Danny Welbeck has agreed to join Chelsea from Brighton and is set to have a medical at Stamford Bridge, it is understood, with Jordan Henderson also expected to sign after his Brentford contract was terminated.<\/p>\n
Welbeck is due to fly to Hong Kong to join his new team-mates on the second leg of their pre-season tour having agreed a two-year deal.<\/p>\n
The former Arsenal and Manchester United striker emerged on Monday as a surprised candidate to bolster the Blues’ forward line after scoring 13 Premier League goals in 37 matches last season, the best return of his career.<\/p>\n
Henderson is another unlikely target who was first linked with a move earlier this week, and the situation has moved quickly.<\/p>\n
Confirmation of his Brentford exit, one year after joining from Ajax and following a brief period playing in Saudi Arabia, came on Wednesday afternoon.<\/p>\n
A club statement said: “Jordan Henderson has left Brentford after a mutual agreement was reached to terminate his contract.<\/p>\n
“Jordan leaves with the best wishes and gratitude of everyone at Brentford.”<\/p>\n
Posting on Instagram, the England international said: “I leave 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.<\/p>\n
“Coming back to the Premier League was really important to me and Brentford gave me that chance. I\u2019ll always be thankful for that. I hope I was able to play my part in helping the team through an important period for the club.”<\/p>\n
The two signings mark another significant step in a revised Chelsea transfer policy as they seek to recruit more established buys under new manager Xabi Alonso.<\/p>\n
Welbeck\u2019s arrival increases the likelihood of departures from the club with uncertainty already surrounding the futures of Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson.<\/p>\n
Elsewhere, Tolu Arokodare has joined Ajax on loan for the 2026-27 season, Wolves have confirmed.<\/p>\n
The 25-year-old forward arrived at Molineux last September from Genk and featured 38 times for the club, scoring six goals.<\/p>\n
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