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Danny Welbeck## Chelsea are making waves in the summer transfer window, with Danny Welbeck now emerging as on of Xabi Alonso's top targets
13:51, 27 Jul 2026Updated 14:02, 27 Jul 2026
Chelsea have opened talks with Brighton over a potential transfer for Danny Welbeck, football.london understands.
It has emerged that club to club talks have commenced between the Blues and the Seagulls, with a view to moving the centre-forward on to Stamford Bridge ahead of the new season.
At 35 and into the twilight years of his career, Welbeck rolled back the years with Brighton last term, bagging 14 goals and two assists across all competitions.
And as a result, the top brass in West London have kicked-off talks to secure his services ahead of 2026/27 - given last season's attacking line struggled for consistency.
While Joao Pedro managed 15 goals and eight assists in the Premier League of his own, Liam Delap found the back of the net just once despite making 28 appearances, sparking concern over his suitability to the club.
The acquisition of Welbeck would ultimately bolster Chelsea's attacking threat, especially if Xabi Alonso can get him playing at his best.
Brighton declined to comment on matters when approached by football.london.
While Chelsea may have endured a slow start to the summer transfer window, it now appears as though the big wigs of the Blues have started to put the proverbial wheels in motion.
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