Chelsea’s pursuit of Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson signals a shift from youth-only recruitment to leadership, experience and Xabi Alonso’s new vision at Stamford Bridge.

Although the situation remains at an early stage — there is optimism on all sides that a deal could be done.

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