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Transfer newsยทChelseaยทUpdated 30 JulConfirmed

Daniel Welbeck completes move to Chelsea

Daniel Welbeckโ†’Chelsea
100%
Will it happen
100%
Credibility
โ€”
Reported fee
13
Reports
PlayerFull profile โ†’
D. Welbeck
Center Forward ยท England ยท 35 yrs
29.3
Rating
49.5
Season
17.9
Value
This season
37
Apps
13
Goals
1
Assists
ClubChelseaโ†’LeaguePremier Leagueโ†’
  • Chelsea have completed the signing of Daniel Welbeck โ€” the move is confirmed, led by Fabrizio Romano (Telegram / X posts summarised) and corroborated by 13 reports (100% credibility).
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  1. 22 AugDeal confirmed by the reporting

What the reports say

7 of 13 cite concrete progress7 cite a named / official source
  • Chelsea are closing in on Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck โ€” both players reported as 'ready and open' to move to Chelsea, with personal terms discussed/said to be not an issue; club-to-club talks (Welbeck) and free-agent recruitment (Henderson) are being finalised. โ€” Fabrizio Romano (Telegram / X posts summarised)
  • Journalist David Ornstein reporting Chelsea are exploring a move to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton (tweeted thread about the interest). โ€” David Ornstein / The Athletic (tweet)
  • Journalist Fabrizio Romano reports Chelsea have approved Welbeck as an experienced option and posts 'here we go' updates. โ€” Fabrizio Romano (Telegram / social post)
  • Chelsea are exploring a move to sign Brighton striker Danny Welbeck (news summary referencing The Athletic). โ€” 101 Great Goals
Experienced headScout's view ยท Goal-getting Centre-forward
Full scout report โ†’
299%
Rating
506.9%
Season
17.9
Value index
13g 1a
in 37 apps ยท Premier League
17th of 17 centre-forwards ยท Premier LeagueTop 24% centre-forwards ยท Premier League

D. Welbeck is a 35-year-old centre-forward at Chelsea, enjoying a standout season โ€” 13 goals and 1 assists in 37 appearances, a Season grade of 51, top 24% of Premier League centre-forwards. On long-term scout potential he's rated 29.8, ranking 180th of 192 in the Premier League. A seasoned veteran, he has been a regular starter (68.1% of available minutes). He brings 0.56 goal contributions per 90 (0.52 goals, 0.04 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Welbeck.

Also this season: 2 apps, 0g at Brighton.

Why keep himChelsea would be retaining the 17th-highest-potential centre-forward in the Premier League (of 17).
The report at a glance
Daniel Welbeck completes move to Chelsea โ€” Field Insider report card
13 Reports