Chelsea line up shock Danny Welbeck swoop after Xabi Alonso green lights transfer

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SportFootballDanny WelbeckChelsea have already made big moves in the transfer market this summer and Xabi Alonso has now set his sights on Brighton's veteran striker to beef up his attackDanny Welbeck has emerged as a transfer target for Chelsea, who are poised to make a move for the veteran Brighton striker.The Blues have already been active in the transfer market this summer, making Morgan Rogers the most expensive British footballer ever in a mega-bucks £117million deal. They have also agreed a deal worth in excess of £52m for Crystal Palace's Maxence Lacroix — and their spending is not expected to stop there.Xabi Alonso is pulling the strings after agreeing to become Chelsea's new manager and it seems as though he has his sights set on an experienced Premier League striker to beef up his attack.The Mail report that Welbeck is on the Blues' radar with the 35-year-old having just 12 months left to run on his current contract with Brighton.The Seagulls are aware of Chelsea's interest in Welbeck, who scored 13 times in 37 Premier League games last season.Alonso is keen on landing the former Manchester United and Arsenal star, whose leadership qualities would be a significant boost to the Blues.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.

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