Chelsea transfer news: Blues interested in signing Jordan Henderson, 36, after holding positive talks with 35-year-old Danny Welbeck

Chelsea are interested in signing Jordan Henderson from Brentford.

They are one of several big Premier League clubs looking to add his experience and quality to their ranks.

There is a realisation among those clubs that the 36-year-old has impressed at Brentford and with England since returning to the country from Ajax in 2025.

Brentford have been clear with Henderson since they signed him that they would not stand in his way if big clubs came in.

In that spirit, he could be allowed to leave on a free transfer, however that is not certain to be the case if multiple clubs come in. He has a year left on his Brentford deal.

Henderson has the character, leadership qualities and experience Chelsea are adding to their squad this summer.

Chelsea have held positive initial talks with Brighton about a deal for Danny Welbeck.

With a year remaining on his contract, Brighton do not want to stand in the striker's way as long as they get a fair price for his sale.

Welbeck has continued to be a reliable goalscorer in the Premier League at 35 years old. Last season he scored 13 times, after scoring 10 in the previous campaign.

His potential arrival would be another example of Chelsea prioritising physically imposing players with Premier League experience this summer.