Danny Welbeck given permission to have medical at Stamford Bridge

Brighton striker Danny Welbeck has been granted permission to attend a medical at Stamford Bridge. The step takes his proposed transfer to Chelsea appreciably closer to completion.

Welbeck, who plays as a forward for Brighton, has secured approval from his current club to undergo the examination at Chelsea’s ground. The arrangement was confirmed as negotiations between the two clubs progressed, with the medical scheduled to establish the player's fitness ahead of any final agreement. No further details about terms were provided alongside the permission.

The move will see Welbeck report to Stamford Bridge for the standard pre-transfer checks that clubs require before formalising signings. Brighton’s decision to allow the examination indicates that the principal parties have reached a stage where the transfer process involves on-site medical assessment. The examination at Chelsea’s facilities is the customary next step when clubs are close to finalising a deal.

Under the arrangement, Welbeck will undergo the usual battery of tests at Chelsea’s medical unit at Stamford Bridge. Those checks are intended to confirm his physical condition and suitability for registration with the new club. Completion of the medical would normally precede any announcement and the fulfilment of formalities necessary to complete the transfer.

Chelsea will use the results of the medical to finalise the administrative and contractual elements of the proposed move. Brighton’s cooperation in allowing access to their player for the examination reflects customary practice in transfers that have reached an advanced stage. The permission for the medical suggests both clubs are continuing to liaise to conclude the process.

If Welbeck passes the tests at Stamford Bridge, the transfer would be expected to move on to the final paperwork and registration steps. For now, the medical represents a significant procedural milestone confirming that clubs are close to securing the player's services. The coming days should clarify whether the deal will be completed.