Chelsea have expressed interest in signing Brighton forward Danny Welbeck, according to reports. The 35-year-old striker has emerged as a player of interest for manager Xabi Alonso.
Welbeck scored 13 Premier League goals for Brighton in the 2025-26 season. He has accumulated 46 goals in 176 Premier League appearances for the Seagulls throughout his tenure, having previously played for clubs including Manchester United and Arsenal.
Chelsea's current striking options include Joao Pedro, Emmanuel Emegha, Liam Delap, Nicolas Jackson, and Marc Guiu. The club has been exploring sales or loan deals to manage their forward lineup.
Joao Pedro, Emegha, and Delap are currently participating in Chelsea's pre-season tour of Australia and Asia.