Chelsea hoping to repeat Man Utd and Liverpool's inspired transfer deals with latest moves

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Chelsea have raised eyebrows in the market by going after Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson as Xabi Alonso throws a curveball with his recruitment plans.The Blues have been associated with some of the most blockbuster transfers of the last five years, landing the likes of Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo and Morgan Rogers for huge sums.Rogers is their big capture of the summer, but as Alonso looks to put his stamp on a squad that floundered last season, finishing 10th, he's turned to some tried and tested Premier League performers who are certainly closing in on the ends of their careers.Welbeck, now 35, is enjoying an Indian summer to his career and was seen as an outsider for England's World Cup squad. He scored on debut and whilst the Red Devils didn't have their finest campaign Ibrahimovic didn't let his level drop.

He was named Foxes Player of the Year after his impressive spell but chose not to sign a new deal with Leicester securing their historic title success the following year.Jurgen Klinsmann to TottenhamThe German was by no means adored in England when he first rocked up at Tottenham in 1994 from Monaco. The forward then returned to Spurs at the age of 33 with Klinsmann’s goals saving the club from relegation after arriving in the winter.Claude Makelele to ChelseaMaybe not in the peak veteran category having been 30 when he moved from Real Madrid, but their struggles after his exit showcased just how influential he was.

The Blues flourished with the Frenchman at the base of their midfield and he effectively had a role and his position named after him, he was that good at it. He helped Chelsea win two Premier League titles during their first period under Jose Mourinho.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.