Chelsea club is close to signing English striker Danny Welbeck, after reaching a preliminary agreement with the player regarding the personal terms of the contract, pending the completion of negotiations with Brighton to officially resolve the deal.
According to what journalist Alex Crook said, the Brighton management does not mind selling Welbeck during the current summer transfer period, while optimism prevails within Chelsea about the possibility of reaching a final agreement between the two clubs regarding the transfer value in the coming days.
The Blues’ interest comes By including the 35-year-old striker based on the vision of coach Xabi Alonso, who seeks to strengthen his squad with experienced players, to achieve balance within a team that includes a large number of young players.
Welbeck is considered one of the most prominent strikers with experience in the English Premier League, after he had a distinguished season with Brighton, during which he scored 13 goals in the Premier League competitions, which brought his name back to the attention of major clubs.
If the deal is completed, it is expected that Chelsea will make changes to its offensive line, by letting go. About one or more of his current strikers, in order to rearrange his roster before the start of the new season.