Transfer wrap: Henderson signs for Chelsea

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Updated / Monday, 3 Aug 2026 16:40 Getty Chelsea's new signing Jordan Henderson Jordan Henderson has joined Chelsea on a two-year deal following his departure from Brentford. He becomes Chelsea’s eighth first-team signing of the summer and at 36-years-old he is the most senior buy since owners BlueCo took over in 2022.

"Given the size of the club, the manager – who I have great admiration for – and the quality of the players, this was a huge opportunity I couldn’t turn down,’ Henderson told Chelsea’s club website. I’m very excited to get going." His arrival follows the signing of veteran Brighton striker Danny Welbeck last week with the club having made a significant departure from their policy of signing exclusively young players.

Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes Arsenal's first bid for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes has been rejected. Lukas Hornicek on Monday became Newcastle’s fifth summer signing, joining fellow goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen, winger Bazoumana Toure and midfield pair Sean Steur and Aladji Bamba in a summer of upheaval.