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Mudryk set for Chelsea return as Welbeck joins

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Chelsea Daily News Roundup
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Chelsea are set to welcome Mykhailo Mudryk back after his anti-doping ban ended, with Xabi Alonso saying the winger will join the Hong Kong leg of the pre-season tour but needs time to rebuild fitness. They have also signed Danny Welbeck from Brighton on a two-year deal after his 14-goal season.

Chelsea are set to offer Joao Pedro improved terms after 20 goals and nine assists. Barcelona made enquiries, but the Blues want to reinforce his key role under Alonso.

Chelsea teenager Reggie Walsh is expected to join Wigan on loan before the deadline, offering the 17-year-old midfielder regular EFL football after his first-team debut in 2025.

Chelsea are monitoring Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini and have contacted his representatives. Tottenham and Newcastle are also interested in the £42m-rated centre-back.

Chelsea have rejected approaches from three clubs for Joao Pedro and are set to announce a new deal to 2033 after his 23-goal, Player of the Season campaign.

Xabi Alonso confirmed Mudryk will join Chelsea in Hong Kong after his 20-month ban ended, but warned the winger will need time to rebuild fitness after training alone.

Chelsea’s £64m bid for Alex Scott was rejected by Bournemouth, but the midfielder has reportedly turned down a new deal, keeping Alonso’s pursuit alive.

Chelsea have signed Danny Welbeck from Brighton on a two-year deal. The 35-year-old, who scored 14 goals last term, will join Xabi Alonso’s squad on the club’s pre-season tour.

Juventus want Joshua Zirkzee on loan, but could turn to Chelsea forwards Liam Delap or Emmanuel Emegha if talks with Manchester United break down.

Pedro Neto could be the latest Chelsea player moved on this summer despite enjoying his best season at Stamford Bridge.

After Welbeck’s arrival, Joao Pedro is framed as Chelsea’s first-choice striker, with Jackson backed over Delap and Emegha, while exits are expected in an overcrowded forward line.

Chelsea have signed Danny Welbeck on a two-year deal, adding experience and depth up front after Brighton granted the 35-year-old striker’s wish to leave.

Chelsea are in progressing talks to sign Pep Chavarria, as Xabi Alonso looks to add balance and experience to his reshaped squad.

Chelsea could move for Francisco Conceicao if Benoit Badiashile’s future sparks talks with Juventus, with Jorge Mendes positioned to revive the winger’s switch to London.

Chelsea have reportedly agreed a deal with Rayo Vallecano for Pep Chavarria, with the left-back in London to complete a move worth €25m plus bonuses.

Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly keen on Adam Guram, with the title framing the youngster as a potential 'new Ivan Perisic'.

Tosin Adarabioyo’s shaky cameo in Chelsea’s 2-1 friendly defeat by Spurs, including poor defending for Richarlison’s late goal, leaves his Stamford Bridge future in doubt.

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