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Chelsea poised to sign 35-year-old striker after drastic transfer policy change

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWelbeck is set to join Chelsea this summer (Getty)Veteran striker Danny Welbeck, 35, is poised to join Chelsea, having agreed terms and scheduled a medical at Stamford Bridge following a career-best season with Brighton where he scored 13 Premier League goals last term. Welbeck is expected to sign a two-year deal and will fly to Hong Kong to link up with his new teammates on their pre-season tour after completing his medical. This unexpected acquisition signals a potential shake-up in Chelsea's attacking ranks, raising questions over the futures of younger forwards such as Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson. The move marks a significant departure from Chelsea's recent transfer strategy, indicating a pivot towards more established players under new manager Xabi Alonso, despite Welbeck having signed a contract extension with Brighton in March. Chelsea are also pursuing other experienced players, with former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson, 36, closing in on a switch from Brentford, further emphasising the club's revised recruitment policy. In fullDanny Welbeck set to complete surprise transfer to Chelsea from BrightonMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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