United finally chasing a real number nine instead of hoping Rashford figures it out, but Osimhen at 30 isn't the answer to a five-year problem. • Lammens had a fine season and doesn't need replacing by some elder statesman just because United panic when things work. • Henderson to Chelsea is the midfielder equivalent of buying yesterday's newspaper—useful experience, zero upside. • Zidane back in the France job is either genius or a cry for help, depending on whether he's learned anything since 2006. • Chelsea asking Brighton about Welbeck is what panic looks like when you've spent €80m badly and need a body up front by August. United finally chasing a real number nine instead of hoping Rashford figures it out, but Osimhen at 30 isn't the answer to a five-year problem. • Lammens had a fine season and doesn't need replacing by some elder statesman just because United panic when things work. • Henderson to Chelsea is the midfielder equivalent of buying yesterday's newspaper—useful experience, zero upside. • Zidane back in the France job is either genius or a cry for help, depending on whether he's learned anything since 2006. • Chelsea asking Brighton about Welbeck is what panic looks like when you've spent €80m badly and need a body up front by August.

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Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso responds to Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson transfer links

July 29, 2026 1 min read

Chelsea are reportedly pursuing deals for both Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson Xabi Alonso has refused to deny Chelsea’s interest in Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson while reassuring fans that the club are working diligently to build a ‘great team’…

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