Chelsea are reportedly pursuing surprise moves for Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson this summer, marking a major departure from BlueCo's strict youth-focused transfer policy.
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Subscribe Sekarang →Since the takeover, the Blues have predominantly signed players under 25, making the pursuit of 35-year-old Welbeck and 36-year-old Henderson an unexpected pivot.
According to co-owner Behdad Eghbali, the club now recognizes the urgent need to add ready-made experience to balance their talented young core and achieve long-term consistency.
Last season, Chelsea boasted the youngest average starting lineup in the Premier League at 24 years and 194 days old, which contributed heavily to disciplinary issues and an eighth-place finish.
New manager Xabi Alonso values leadership deeply, and acquisitions like Welbeck and Henderson could provide the maturity required to help the squad fulfill its immense potential.
Welbeck would offer reliable goalscoring depth and elite professionalism following impressive campaigns with Brighton, while Henderson's primary value lies in his unmatched dressing room leadership and winning pedigree.