Chelsea explore surprise moves for Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson

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Brighton striker scored 13 goals in league last season Veteran Brentford midfielder has a year left on contract Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a move to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton. The 35-year-old is a surprise candidate to bolster Xabi Alonso’s forward line after scoring 13 goals in 37 Premier League
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Brighton striker scored 13 goals in league last season Veteran Brentford midfielder has a year left on contract Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a move to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton.
The 35-year-old is a surprise candidate to bolster Xabi Alonso’s forward line after scoring 13 goals in 37 Premier League matches last season.
In a further unexpected move, there are also reports the club are in negotiations to bring in England midfielder Jordan Henderson from Brentford.
The 36-year-old has a year left on his contract, but it is claimed the Bees would be willing to let him leave on a free transfer. Continue reading...
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