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Jordan Henderson is keen on joining Chelsea from Brentford in the summer transfer window, as Xabi Alonso\u2019s side aim to secure the services of the former Liverpool midfielder after missing out on the signing of Granit Xhaka, according to reports.<\/p>\n
Transfer journalist Ben Jacobs has reported that Chelsea<\/strong> want to sign Henderson this summer.<\/p>\n The talkSPORT reporter has added that Chelsea\u2019s move for the former Liverpool midfielder comes after the Blues failed to sign Granit Xhaka.<\/p>\n Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso wanted to sign Xhaka from Sunderland<\/strong> in the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n However, Sunderland were adamant that the former Arsenal star would not leave and also rejected Chelsea\u2019s advances.<\/p>\n Xhaka was keen on a move to Chelsea<\/strong> after learning that Alonso wanted him at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n READ: Welbeck next? Chelsea\u2019s last 10 signings of over-30s ranked from worst to best<\/strong><\/p>\n Like the Swiss midfielder, Henderson<\/strong>too, is willing to move to Chelsea, according to Jacobs, who has added that Brentford<\/strong> are ready to let the former Liverpool star leave on a free transfer.<\/p>\n Jacobs wrote on X<\/em> at 6:29pm on July 27: \u201cChelsea<\/strong> working a deal to sign Jordan Henderson from Brentford.<\/p>\n \u201cAn exit is possible on a free transfer.<\/p>\n \u201cHenderson is keen on the move.<\/p>\n \u201cIt follows a rejected bid for Granit Xhaka.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Ornstein reveals Chelsea \u2018optimism\u2019 that \u2018a deal could be done\u2019 for PL star as Blues tear up policy<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201c#CFC seeking experience and leadership.<\/p>\n \u201cHenderson\u2019s character viewed as a big factor as well.\u201d<\/p>\n Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has also said that Henderson is willing to join Chelsea.<\/p>\n Romano posted on X<\/em> at 6:20pm: \u201cBREAKING: Chelsea lead race to sign Jordan Henderson as new midfielder, another surprise for #CFC.<\/p>\n \u201cHenderson can leave Brentford on a free transfer and Chelsea are ahead in race with two more clubs for England international.<\/p>\n \u201cFormer Liverpool midfielder, open to the move.\u201d<\/p>\n The Athletic journalist, David Ornstein, wrote on X<\/em> at 6:24pm: \u201cBREAKING: Chelsea working to sign Jordan Henderson from Brentford.<\/p>\n \u201c#CFC top contender among multiple PL clubs eyeing England midfielder as #BrentfordFC ready to grant free transfer.<\/p>\n \u201cAmicable situation + healthy relations between 36yo\/club.\u201d<\/p>\n Henderson, who is 36 years of age, is not the only Premier League veteran who is keen on joining Chelsea.<\/p>\n According to Jacobs, former Manchester United and Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck, too, is ready to move to Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea owners BlueCo in talks with his club Brighton and Hove Albion.<\/p>\n Jacobs posted about the 35-year-old on X<\/em> at 1:59pm on July 27: \u201cChelsea are in talks for Brighton striker Danny Welbeck, as @kierangill_DM called.<\/p>\n \u201cViewed as a strong fit and character.<\/p>\n \u201cBrighton aware of Chelsea\u2019s interest, and that Welbeck is keen on the move.<\/p>\n \u201cInto the last year of his current contract.<\/p>\n \u201cChelsea also working on striker exits.\u201d<\/p>\n Jacobs added at 2:37pm: \u201cChelsea are optimistic on closing a deal to sign Danny Welbeck.<\/p>\n \u201cTalks already progressing and Welbeck keen on the move.\u201d<\/p>\n READ NEXT: Welbeck next? Chelsea\u2019s last 10 signings of over-30s ranked from worst to best<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\nJordan Henderson wants to join Chelsea from Brentford<\/strong><\/h2>\n