Chelsea open talks to sign Brighton striker Danny Welbeck, 35
What's new: Brighton could let Welbeck leave with one year left on his deal after his 13-goal Premier League season.
Chelsea are in talks to sign Brighton striker Danny Welbeck in a move that would further shift the club toward more established players. Welbeck, 35, scored 13 goals in 37 Premier League matches last season, and there is optimism at Stamford Bridge that a deal can be completed. Brighton are understood to be willing to sell for the right price, even after Welbeck signed a 12-month extension in March that runs through the 2026-27 season. A deal could reshape Chelsea's attack, with Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson facing uncertain futures. Welbeck would add more than 400 Premier League appearances to a squad that has also pursued experienced additions this summer.