The 35-year-old joined Brighton in October of 2020.

Welbeck has made 201 appearances for the team in all competitions throughout that period, scoring more than 50 goals.

Last season, the veteran scored 13 goals in 37 league games, the highest goal total of his career.

Many thought Welbeck would have had a chance to make Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the World Cup after his outstanding goal total, which was the third-highest among English strikers in the Premier League.

Adam Lallana, Welbeck’s former Brighton colleague, was among several who expressed the opinion that the striker’s experience would have been beneficial on the international scene.

In the end, Tuchel decided to call up Harry Kane, Ollie Watkins, and Ivan Toney instead of Welbeck.

Shortly after completing the acquisition of striker Emmanuel Emegha from sister club Strasbourg, Chelsea is rumored to be interested in Welbeck.

According to rumors, the Blues are already accepting bids for the 23-year-old despite the new purchase.