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Fabrizio Romano insists that confirmation that Chelsea will sign Jordan Henderson this summer should be coming \u201cvery, very soon\u201d.<\/p>\n
The Blues finished tenth in the Premier League last season in a turbulent campaign which saw them sack both Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior.<\/p>\n
Chelsea<\/strong> recently appointed Xabi Alonso as their new head coach as they look to get back to fighting at the top of the Premier League next season.<\/p>\n They have already made six new signings this summer with Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix set to be announced soon in a deal worth \u00a352m.<\/p>\n And it now looks like they also have their eighth and ninth signings lined up too as Alonso looks to add experience to their squad this summer.<\/p>\n Widespread reports revealed on Monday evening<\/strong> that Chelsea are now looking at a deal to sign former Liverpool midfielder Henderson from Brentford.<\/p>\n READ: Signing Jordan Henderson \u2018could actually be the dumbest thing BlueCo have done\u2019 at Chelsea<\/strong><\/p>\n And Italian transfer insider Romano insists that he could give his famous \u2018here we go\u2019 confirmation to a deal \u201cvery, very soon\u201d.<\/p>\n Romano said on his latest YouTube video: \u201cThis (transfer) could be a \u2018here-we-go\u2019 very, very soon.<\/p>\n \u201cChelsea (have) wanted an experienced midfielder for some time. They tried for Granit Xhaka, then Sunderland decided not to release the player, but Chelsea were pushing, were insisting, were trying to get a deal done.<\/p>\n \u201cNow Chelsea are progressing (with) a deal to sign Jordan Henderson on a free. (He is) ready to return to the best level possible at Chelsea because the player is very keen on the move.<\/p>\n \u201cThe player is ready to agree on personal terms, Brentford are discussing with Jordan Henderson on the termination of his contract (with them).<\/p>\n READ: Top 10 veteran signings features Chelsea trio and Spurs, Liverpool cult heroes<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s going to leave on a free, this is the expectation, and then he is expected to join Chelsea, (who are) leading the race over two more Premier League clubs.<\/p>\n \u201cSo Henderson could be the surprise (addition) in Chelsea\u2019s midfield, something completely unexpected.\u201d<\/p>\n Daily Mail<\/em> reporter Kieran Gill revealed on Monday that ex-Arsenal and Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck is also now a target as Chelsea look to add more old heads.<\/p>\n On a potential move for the Brighton striker, Romano added:\u00a0\u201cChelsea are closing in on (an) agreement with the player (Welbeck), in terms of personal terms.<\/p>\n \u201cFrom the same agency (as Welbeck) Chelsea already signed a talented boy, (Harrison) Bettoni, who joined the club a few weeks ago.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd Chelsea are now proceeding (with) this opportunity to get Danny Welbeck. They need to negotiate and agree (a fee) with Brighton because the player is under contract and for Brighton (he) is obviously an important player.<\/p>\n \u201cBut the conversation is under way.\u201d<\/p>\n READ NEXT: Rogers to Chelsea only the third-biggest Premier League overpay so far this summer<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\nChelsea also closing in on a deal for Danny Welbeck<\/strong><\/h2>\n