Chelsea agree Welbeck deal, Henderson contract cancelled
Striker Danny Welbeck has undergone a medical as Jordan Henderson terminates his Brentford deal to join the London club.
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Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign striker Danny Welbeck. The 35-year-old has been given permission by Brighton to undergo a medical at Stamford Bridge. A transfer fee for Welbeck has been agreed but remains undisclosed.
Midfielder Jordan Henderson has cancelled his contract with Brentford. The 36-year-old's departure from the west London club was confirmed by Brentford. Henderson joined the Bees last summer.
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Squad Experience
Welbeck, who has agreed a two-year deal, will become the oldest signing under the current Chelsea ownership. Henderson's likely arrival would also add experience to the squad. New manager Xabi Alonso is reportedly looking to add experience to a squad that has been the youngest in the Premier League for the past two seasons.
Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali stated towards the end of last season that the club's recruitment model needed a "tweak". The club has also made an offer for Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka and signed centre-back Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace.
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Henderson's Brentford Stint
Henderson joined Brentford last summer after playing abroad with Ajax and Al Ettifaq. He made 34 appearances for Brentford across all competitions. The club finished ninth in the Premier League last season. Henderson said he left Brentford with "a lot of gratitude for the opportunity the club gave me and for the support and care shown to me and my family from day one."
He added: "Coming back to the Premier League was really important to me, and Brentford gave me that chance. I will always be thankful for that."
Further Signings and Departures
Welbeck's arrival would increase Chelsea's senior striker options. Nicolas Jackson, Liam Delap and Marc Guiu are among those who could leave on loan or permanent deals. The club has also signed striker Emmanuel Emegha from sister club Strasbourg.
Henderson would join a midfield that includes Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Dario Essugo, Romeo Lavia and Valentin Barco. Barco is expected to join from Strasbourg.
Questions this report answers
+How much will the Welbeck transfer cost?
The transfer fee for Danny Welbeck has been agreed but remains undisclosed. This means the exact amount Chelsea will pay Brighton for the 35-year-old striker is not yet public.
+Why did Jordan Henderson leave Brentford?
Jordan Henderson cancelled his contract with Brentford to join Chelsea. The 36-year-old midfielder had joined Brentford last summer but decided to return to the Premier League with the London club.
+What role will Welbeck and Henderson play at Chelsea?
Welbeck, aged 35, will become Chelsea's oldest signing under current ownership on a two-year deal, adding senior striker experience. Henderson, 36, would bring midfield expertise and squad depth to a relatively young Chelsea team.
+Are there more signings expected at Chelsea?
Yes, Chelsea have also made an offer for Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka and signed centre-back Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace. The club is reportedly looking to add more experience to the squad.
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