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Chelsea have signed many players from Brighton over the years, but it\u2019s fair to say that no one would have seen the latest transfer link between the two clubs coming. <\/strong><\/p>\n The Blues are \u201cexploring a move\u201d to sign Danny Welbeck from the Seagulls, according to The Athletic. <\/p>\n Brighton are \u201caware\u201d of Chelsea\u2019s interest in the England international, who has 12 months remaining on his current contract. <\/p>\n Although things are at an \u201cearly stage\u201d, there is \u201coptimism on all sides\u201d that a deal can be completed in the summer transfer window. <\/p>\n It\u2019s claimed that new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso appreciates his quality and leadership. The club have explicitly set out to sign more experienced players after years of acquiring young talents. <\/p>\n Read \u2013 Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso reveals \u2018plan\u2019 for Rogers and Palmer<\/strong><\/p>\n Welbeck enjoyed his best season in front of goal last season, scoring 13 times in 37 Premier League appearances. <\/p>\n But what does this mean for the strikers that Chelsea already own? The report adds that they will \u201clisten to offers\u201d for Liam Delap and Emmanuel Emgeha, while Marc Guiu could leave on loan or permanently. <\/p>\n Nicolas Jackson has been linked with a move to Aston Villa after returning from his season-long loan at Bayern Munich. The Senegalese forward was not included in the pre-season tour squad that went to Australia last week. <\/p>\n Read \u2013 Napoli eye Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile<\/strong><\/p>\n See Also \u2013 Chelsea reject Como’s third bid for Trevoh Chalobah<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n Facebook\u00a0|\u00a0Instagram\u00a0| Twitter<\/a> | YouTube | TikTok<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nFollow the Football Faithful on Social Media:<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n