Danny Welbeck — striker who scored 13 league goals for Brighton last season, signed by Chelsea in August 2026.
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Joy Online
… Chelsea boss Alonso has been building his squad since taking over at Stamford Bridge in July, signing England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for a club record £117m, and adding experienced Premier League players Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson. …
Chelsea agree £40m deal for Atalanta defender Honest AhanorJoy Online
Danny Welbeck scored on his debut as Enzo Fernandez was left out of Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Luton Town in the third round of the Carabao Cup. …
Chelsea debutant Welbeck downs Luton as Enzo Fernandez left outJoy Online
… Chelsea agreed a club-record £117m deal to sign England midfielder Morgan Rogers, 23, from Aston Villa, 35-year-old England striker Danny Welbeck joined in a reported £5m move from Brighton on Saturday, and Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco arrived on Sunday. …
England midfielder Henderson joins ChelseaJoy Online
… Chelsea agreed a club-record £117m deal to sign England midfielder Morgan Rogers, 23, from Aston Villa, 35-year-old England striker Danny Welbeck joined in a reported £5m move from Brighton on Saturday, and Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco arrived on Sunday. …
England midfielder Henderson joins ChelseaJoy Online
… The 21-year-old becomes Chelsea‘s sixth signing of the summer after the arrivals of Morgan Rogers, Danny Welbeck, Emmanuel Emegha, Maxence Lacroix and Marco Palestra. …
Chelsea sign Strasbourg midfielder BarcoThe Chronicle
… The Blues are also currently in talks to sign Brighton striker Danny Welbeck and Brentford midfielder Jordan Henderson. …
‘Ready to write Chelsea story’ – Lacroix makes £52m moveJoy Online
… The Blues are also currently in talks to sign Brighton striker Danny Welbeck and Brentford midfielder Jordan Henderson. …
‘Ready to write Chelsea story’ – Lacroix makes £52m moveJoy Online
… Delap appears short of confidence and could now be sold, with Chelsea advancing talks to sign Danny Welbeck, 35, as an experienced replacement. …
Alonso’s first Chelsea match was a tale of four strikersDaily Guide
Danny Welbeck Chelsea are in talks to sign Brighton striker Danny Welbeck. The 35-year-old is keen on moving to Stamford Bridge and there is optimism from Chelsea’s side that a deal can be concluded. …
Chelsea Open Talks To Sign Danny WelbeckThe Chronicle
Chelsea are in talks to sign Brighton striker Danny Welbeck. The 35-year-old is keen on moving to Stamford Bridge and there is optimism from Chelsea‘s side that a deal can be concluded. …
Chelsea open talks to sign Brighton striker WelbeckChelsea have agreed a deal worth up to £40m to sign 18-year-old Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor, who has permission to complete a medical and has agreed personal terms. The left-back, who made 28 Serie A appearances for Atalanta last season, may be loaned to another Premier League club rather than immediately involved in Xabi Alonso's squad.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have agreed a deal worth up to £40m to sign 18-year-old Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor, who has permission to complete a medical and has agreed personal terms. The left-back, who made 28 Serie A appearances for Atalanta last season, may be loaned to another Premier League club rather than immediately involved in Xabi Alonso's squad.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Danny Welbeck scored on his debut as Chelsea defeated Luton Town 2-0 in the Carabao Cup third round, with Enzo Fernandez left out of the squad amid reports of talks with Manchester City. Manager Alonso stated the omission was his decision, citing the specific fixture and upcoming Brighton match.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Jordan Henderson, 36, has joined Chelsea on a two-year deal after his contract with Brentford was mutually terminated. The former Liverpool captain made 32 Premier League appearances for Brentford in 2025-26.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Jordan Henderson, 36, has joined Chelsea on a two-year contract after leaving Brentford, where he made 32 top-flight appearances in 2025–26. The former Liverpool captain, who won the Premier League title and Champions League at Anfield, said he was excited to work with manager Xabi Alonso and the quality of players at the club.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have completed the signing of Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco on a seven-year deal, making him the sixth summer signing. The 21-year-old Argentine midfielder is the second player Chelsea has recruited from Strasbourg this summer, part of a pattern of 13 deals between the clubs since last season.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have signed France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m on a contract until 2032. The 26-year-old, capped seven times by France, made 55 appearances for Palace last season as they won the UEFA Conference League.
31 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Chelsea have signed France international Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m on a contract until 2032. The 26-year-old defender, who made 55 appearances for Palace last season as they won the UEFA Conference League, is Chelsea's third summer signing under new manager Xabi Alonso.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Xabi Alonso's first match as Chelsea manager ended in a 6-4 victory against Western Sydney Wanderers, with Joao Pedro scoring a nine-minute hat-trick. The performance highlighted contrasting striker form: 17-year-old Dastan Satpaev impressed with the opening goal, while Liam Delap again struggled and could be sold as Chelsea pursues talks with Danny Welbeck.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brighton to sign 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck, who scored 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season. The move reflects Chelsea's shift toward signing experienced players alongside their existing model of acquiring young talent.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brighton to sign 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck, who scored 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season. The move reflects Chelsea's shift toward signing experienced players rather than relying solely on their traditional model of acquiring young talent.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brentford for England midfielder Jordan Henderson, 36, available on a free transfer, and with Brighton for ex-England striker Danny Welbeck, 35, as the club seeks experienced players to refine its strategy of signing young talent.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brighton to sign 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck, who scored 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season. The Blues are seeking experience as part of a shift in their recruitment strategy, though Welbeck's current contract runs until the end of 2026-27.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Thomas Tuchel has submitted England's 55-player provisional squad for the World Cup, which begins on 11 June in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Luke Shaw, Danny Welbeck, Alex Scott and Trent Alexander-Arnold are believed to be included, though the final squad of 26 players will be announced on 22 May.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Newcastle United returned to winning ways against Brighton, with goals from William Osula and Burn in the first half, though Brighton scored through Jack Hinshelwood in the second. Manager Eddie Howe faced scrutiny following a run of nine defeats in 12 league matches before the victory.
4 May 2026 · The Chronicle →