Chelsea are on the verge of completing the signing of Brighton & Hove Albion striker Danny Welbeck after the experienced forward was granted permission to undergo a medical ahead of his proposed move to Stamford Bridge.
The 35-year-old is expected to join Chelsea’s pre-season tour in Hong Kong next week before completing a two-year contract as the Blues continue reshaping their squad under new head coach Xabi Alonso.
Chelsea shift recruitment strategy
Chelsea’s pursuit of Welbeck comes after club co-owner Behdad Eghbali admitted towards the end of last season that the club’s transfer strategy required a “tweak” following a disappointing campaign that ended with a 10th-place Premier League finish and no silverware.
The former Manchester United, Arsenal and Watford striker is expected to provide leadership and experience to an attack that has been one of the youngest in the division.
