Chelsea explore surprise move to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton

theguardian.com·Mon 27 JulOpen original

Veteran scored 13 goals in 37 league games last season

Interest signals shift in Stamford Bridge transfer strategy

Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a move to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton.

Welbeck is a surprise candidate to bolster Xabi Alonso’s forward line after scoring 13 goals in 37 Premier League match last season, and there is optimism at Stamford Bridge that a deal can be concluded with Brighton understood to be willing to allow the 35-year-old striker, who has a year remaining on his contract, to leave for the right price.

If Welbeck joins Chelsea, expect marginal improvement in attacking depth and experience but no significant upgrade to starting XI quality; Brighton's squad depth in attack would be slightly weakened.

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Veteran scored 13 goals in 37 league games last season

Interest signals shift in Stamford Bridge transfer strategy

Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a move to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton.

If Welbeck joins Chelsea, expect marginal improvement in attacking depth and experience but no significant upgrade to starting XI quality; Brighton's squad depth in attack would be slightly weakened.