Brighton's Welbeck set for Chelsea medical
Summary
Chelsea Football Club is close to signing Brighton striker Danny Welbeck, who will have a medical check at Stamford Bridge before joining the team in Hong Kong for pre-season training. The club aims to add experienced players like Welbeck as part of new manager Xabi Alonso’s plan to strengthen the squad.Key Facts
- Danny Welbeck, 35, is likely to sign a two-year contract with Chelsea.
- Chelsea’s new manager is Xabi Alonso.
- Welbeck joined Brighton in 2021 and is their top Premier League scorer.
- Chelsea has focused on young players but is now adding older, experienced players.
- Chelsea is also trying to sign midfielder Granit Xhaka and defender Maxence Lacroix.
- Other players might leave Chelsea on loan or be sold to make room in the squad.
- Chelsea’s recent finish in the Premier League was 10th place without winning any trophies.
- Welbeck has scored 90 goals in 400 top-level games and previously played for Manchester United and Arsenal.
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