For the leading Premier League sides, this tournament typically provides a chance to test young talent and offer much-needed playing time to squad members on the fringes. Yet Danny Welbeck, aged 35, was the only starter to make a convincing argument for a more prominent role, scoring two goals in the process. Valentin Barco found […]
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Emiliano Martínez appears set to arrive, while another prominent Argentine could soon be playing in a different shade of blue. Chelsea have addressed their most pressing problem by fulfilling Xabi Alonso’s request for a new goalkeeper, agreeing a £7.5m transfer with Aston Villa. A conclusion to the uncertainty surrounding Enzo Fernández may also be close. […]
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Chelsea have completed the signing of experienced Brighton forward Danny Welbeck for a reported fee of £5m. The striker has accepted a two-year deal and will join Xabi Alonso’s team for their pre-season tour. Bringing the 35-year-old to Stamford Bridge marks a departure from Chelsea’s usual approach of recruiting younger talent with room to improve. […]
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Welbeck’s age may concern some Chelsea fans, especially after the club spent three years assembling one of Europe’s youngest squads. However, a closer assessment makes Xabi Alonso’s interest easier to understand. The 35-year-old possesses attributes that the Blues’ current attacking options do not deliver consistently. His value comes from dependable finishing and intelligent movement. Welbeck […]
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Chelsea are close to completing the signing of Brighton forward Danny Welbeck, who has received approval to undergo a medical at Stamford Bridge. Welbeck, 35, is expected to meet his new teammates in Hong Kong next week for pre-season preparations before agreeing a two-year deal. The prospective signing forms part of new head coach Xabi […]
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Chelsea owner Behdad Eghbali said the club would make adjustments to its approach by adding more experience to a talented group of young players that includes Cole Palmer, Moises Caicedo and Levi Colwill. The potential signing of Welbeck would offer further evidence that Chelsea are changing their recruitment strategy. Their interest comes after an unsuccessful […]
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Chelsea are reportedly holding discussions about signing Danny Welbeck from Brighton. Welbeck has emerged as an unexpected option to strengthen Xabi Alonso’s attack after registering 13 goals in 37 Premier League appearances last season. There is confidence at Stamford Bridge that an agreement could be reached, with Brighton believed to be prepared to let the […]
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Welbeck’s potential transfer to Chelsea would offer further evidence of the club adopting a different recruitment approach this summer. Their interest comes after they tried to recruit 33-year-old midfielder Granit Xhaka from Sunderland, although the Black Cats declined to part with the Switzerland captain. While signing 23-year-old Rogers aligns with the club’s preference for younger […]
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