Why Chelsea want to sign older players
Chelsea are targeting deals for Maxence Lacroix, Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck - three experienced heads, in an age when the focus has been on youth.
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Danny Welbeck is a professional football player known for his time with Brighton and Hove Albion.
A 25-year-old midfielder from Chelsea, Argentina.
Jordan Henderson is a midfielder for the England national football team.
Kalidou Koulibaly is a Senegalese defender who previously played for Chelsea and Napoli.
Maxence Lacroix is a centre-back that Chelsea explored a signing for from Crystal Palace.
Midfielder for Chelsea and part of the Ecuador national team.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is a Gabonese striker who has played for clubs like Chelsea and Arsenal.
Raheem Sterling is an English winger who previously played for Chelsea and Manchester City.
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Chelsea are targeting deals for Maxence Lacroix, Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck - three experienced heads, in an age when the focus has been on youth.
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