{"id":68,"date":"2026-08-03T08:16:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T08:16:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/2026\/08\/03\/john-terry-has-already-explained-why-chelsea-are-pushing-to-sign-jordan-henderson\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T08:16:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T08:16:44","slug":"john-terry-has-already-explained-why-chelsea-are-pushing-to-sign-jordan-henderson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=68","title":{"rendered":"John Terry has already explained why Chelsea are pushing to sign Jordan Henderson"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Chelsea are closing on the signings of veteran duo Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck \u2013 and John Terry\u2019s explanation for Henderson\u2019s World Cup call-up explains why Chelsea want him.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brentford midfielder Henderson,<\/a> 35, is available on a free transfer. Chelsea<\/a> want experience in the middle of the park, and after failing to reunite Xabi Alonso<\/a> with Granit Xhaka, Henderson is now a transfer target<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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First Danny Welbeck and now Jordan Henderson! What is going on at Chelsea?<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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BlueCo have made a point of changing their approach in the transfer market. Experience is required, and Henderson certainly fills the void. Thomas Tuchel picked him for England\u2019s World Cup squad for just that.<\/p>\n

The leadership, the ability to raise the standards of his teammates, and his footballing intelligence are valuable assets that boss Alonso wants to bring to Stamford Bridge<\/a>. Chelsea are not alone in their pursuit.<\/p>\n

Terry has already explained why Chelsea are signing Henderson<\/h2>\n

Ahead of the World Cup, much was discussed about Henderson\u2019s inclusion. On his TikTok<\/a> page, Terry<\/a> said that Henderson has the ability to improve the form of his teammates and that\u2019s why Tuchel included him.<\/p>\n

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Now, Terry\u2019s comments have much more meaning to those of a Chelsea persuasion. Here is what the Blues icon said at the beginning of the World Cup, ahead of England\u2019s opening 4-2 win against Croatia.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy honest thoughts of Jordan being involved is 100%, I get it from the managerial perspective. Is Jordan one of the best players in the Premier League this year? No, you could argue not,\u201d Terry explained.<\/p>\n

\u201cWould I personally want Jordan around the place? Yes, 100%. Is Jordan Henderson a very, very good footballer? Yes, he is. Now, I\u2019ve heard Roy Keane say, \u2018What\u2019s he doing, magic tricks?\u2019 and stuff like that. <\/p>\n

\u201cNo, he\u2019s not. He\u2019s a fantastic player. And also, if we\u2019re under pressure a little bit, I can see him coming on for 15, 20 minutes, winning the game 1-0. People like that being experienced pros, seeing the game out.<\/p>\n

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\u201cShowing a little bit of the dark arts that we don\u2019t really see, time wasting. He\u2019s got bundles of experience. Do I think he can make a big impact at the World Cup? 100%. Would I have him there? Yeah, I would.\u201d<\/p>\n

Where do Chelsea stand in pursuit of Henderson and Welbeck?<\/h2>\n

Chelsea are much further advanced in talks to sign Welbeck. The connection Chelsea have with Brighton may have smoothed that deal over, as Welbeck looks to reunite with his old striker partner Joao Pedro.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Danny Welbeck to Chelsea out of nowhere! Share your thoughts below \ud83d\ude31<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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But Fabrizio Romano has reported that both players have agreed personal terms with Xabi Alonso\u2019s side this summer. Welbeck has a two-year offer on the table, and the chances are, Henderson has the same.<\/p>\n

By the end of the week, Chelsea could well announce the arrivals of three new signings. Maxence Lacroix, Henderson and Welbeck. If so, that would really see Alonso\u2019s footprint on this side start to take shape.<\/p>\n

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