Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso addresses transfer speculation linking the club with veteran players Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck. After taking charge for his first match in charge, Alonso leads Chelsea to a 6-4 pre-season win over Western Sydney Wanderers in Australia. Speaking following the game, he does not confirm any approach for Henderson or Welbeck, but says the club expects “a lot of transfer links” and “rumours.” Alonso adds that his focus is on building a squad with “proper balance,” rather than commenting on specific names. Multiple outlets report that Chelsea are considering Henderson, who is understood to be at Brentford, and Welbeck, who is understood to be at Brighton. One report also notes that Chelsea’s interest in two experienced Premier League players fits a potential shift in recruitment priorities under Alonso, with the club reportedly looking to add more senior options rather than concentrating only on younger signings. The talks and any potential offers are not described in detail, and Alonso’s comments leave the situation at the level of speculation.
Xabi Alonso responds to Chelsea rumours over Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck
Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso addresses transfer speculation linking the club with veteran players Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck. After taking charge for his first match in charge, Alonso leads...
- Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso responds to rumours linking the club with Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck.
- Alonso does not confirm interest or specific bids for either player.
- Chelsea beat Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4 in Alonso’s first match in charge.
- Reports say Chelsea are interested in Henderson (linked with Brentford) and Welbeck (linked with Brighton).
- Alonso says Chelsea expects many transfer links and aims to build a balanced squad.
Chelsea have been linked with moves for veteran Premier League stars Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck and boss Xabi Alonso has spoken out on deals for the pair
2 hours ago‘There will be a lot of transfer links, a lot of rumours’Chelsea hit back to beat Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4Xabi Alonso refused to confirm Chelsea are interested in signing the veterans Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson after his first game in charge of the team, a 6-4 pre-season victory against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday, but said he was looking to build a squad that had “proper balance”.Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a surprise move to sign the 35-year-old Welbeck from Brighton, with the club also reportedly interested in signing the 36-year-old Henderson from Brentford. The links to two Premier League stalwarts reflects a revised transfer strategy under Alonso, with Chelsea seeking to recruit more experienced players into their squad as opposed to be solely focused on signing young players, often tying them to lengthy contracts. Continue reading...
3 hours agoChelsea boss, Xabi Alonso has responded to speculation about the club’s interest in some experienced players like Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck. Chelsea are being linked with former Liverpool midfielder, Jordan Henderson and Manchester United’s former striker, Welbeck Xabi Alonso led Chelsea to the preseason clash against Western Sydney Wanderers in Australia on Tuesday and after the […] Transfer: Xabi Alonso speaks on Chelsea’s interest in Henderson, Welbeck
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