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Danny Welbeck undergoes medical ahead of Chelsea transfer

6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 1:50 PM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Danny Welbeck undergoes medical ahead of Chelsea transfer
Summary

Danny Welbeck is set to have a medical at Stamford Bridge as his transfer from Brighton nears completion. The 35-year-old striker is expected to join Chelsea for pre-season training in Hong Kong next week, signing a two-year contract. This move aligns with Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso's strategy to add experienced players to a squad that has faced challenges due to its youthfulness. Following a disappointing previous season, Chelsea aims to enhance its competitive edge. Discussions are ongoing for additional recruits, including Granit Xhaka and Jordan Henderson.

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Status Watch
  • •Danny Welbeck set to sign a two-year contract with Chelsea.
  • •Welbeck is the leading Premier League scorer for Brighton.
  • •Chelsea aims to combine youth with experienced players.
  • •The Blues are also in talks for Granit Xhaka and Jordan Henderson.
  • •Chelsea finished 10th in the previous season without major honors.
Latest Updates
  • 2:24 PMESPN Soccer — Brighton's Danny Welbeck set for Chelsea medical
  • 10:48 AMYahoo Sports — Brighton’s Welbeck set for Chelsea medical after agreeing 2-year deal
  • 8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Welbeck set for Chelsea medical as deal agreed
  • 5:44 AMYahoo Sports — Brighton's Welbeck set for Chelsea medical
  • 5:44 AMBBC Sport — Brighton's Welbeck set for Chelsea medical
What they're saying
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Danny Welbeck has agreed to join Chelsea from Brighton & Hove Albion and is set to have a medical at Stamford Bridge, the Press Association understands. The 35-year-old will then fly to Hong Kong to join his new team-mates on the second leg of their pre-season tour, having agreed a two-year deal.

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Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton with the forward set to sign a two-year deal at Stamford Bridge.Welbeck is due to undergo a medical with Chelsea ahead of completing his ...

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Danny Welbeck has agreed to join Chelsea from Brighton and is set to have a medical at Stamford Bridge, the Press Association understands.

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