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Chelsea<\/a> are reportedly working to sign Brentford midfielder Jordan Henderson, as per transfer<\/a> expert David Ornstein<\/span><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Since Todd Boehly\u2019s takeover, the Blues have prioritised signing highly talented young players rather than experienced names. However, they have delivered inconsistent performances in recent years.<\/p>\n Therefore, the West London club have decided to change their transfer strategy this summer after appointing Xabi Alonso as the new manager.<\/p>\n Previously, they attempted<\/span><\/a> to purchase Granit Xhaka from Sunderland. Alonso enjoyed great success with the former Arsenal<\/a> star at Bayer Leverkusen. However, the Black Cats have refused to let their star man leave.<\/p>\n Moreover, Chelsea are exploring the possibility of reinforcing the centre-forward position by purchasing<\/span><\/a> Danny Welbeck, who is set to turn 37 next year, from Brighton and Hove Albion.<\/p>\n Now, on The Athletic<\/span><\/a>, Ornstein<\/em> reports that Chelsea are working to sign Henderson and are currently leading the race.<\/p>\n Although the 36-year-old still has 12 months left in his current contract, Brentford are prepared to let him leave for free, with the player open<\/span><\/a> to moving to Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, on X<\/span><\/a>, Fabrizio Romano has stated that apart from Alonso\u2019s side, two more clubs are also interested in the former Liverpool<\/a> star.<\/p>\n Following Andrey Santos\u2019 move to Manchester United<\/a>, the West London club currently have Mois\u00e9s Caicedo, Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez, Romeo Lavia and Dario Essugo as midfield options.<\/p>\n However, Lavia and Essugo struggled with fitness problems last term, while Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez has been linked with a move away. So, Chelsea could do with signing a new midfielder.<\/p>\n Henderson is an experienced player and previously enjoyed great success at Anfield under Jurgen Klopp<\/a>, winning a Premier League<\/a> title, a Champions League<\/a> trophy and several other major cup competitions.<\/p>\n Henderson featured in 34 matches across all competitions last term, making four goal contributions. Moreover, he secured his place in England\u2019s World Cup squad.<\/p>\n The Englishman might be a shrewd acquisition for Chelsea should they eventually manage to secure his services this summer.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Alonso\u2019s side have already purchased Morgan Rogers, Marco Palestra, Emmanuel Emegha, Valentino Barco and Geovany Quenda. But Emegha has been linked<\/span><\/a> with a move away.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHenderson to Chelsea<\/h2>\n
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