The transfer window is closed, but Manchester United have already secured their first signing. In January, the stage is set for a return to Old Trafford for the striker who was brought up from the academy by Alex Ferguson.
In the summer, United looked into the possibility of signing Brighton’s new midfield star Carlos Baleba, but the Premier League club from the seaside resort were reluctant to sell him this summer. During talks about Baleba, the Red Devils discussed the possibility of signing Welbeck. According to Footballtransfer’s sources, United have agreed with Welbeck on personal terms for a Man United signing
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Ruben Amorim has booked an experienced striker in addition to 22-year-old Benjamin Sesko, Welback’s 10 Premier League goals and occasional big game at Brighton last season should have convinced Amorim and United.
According to the English media, Brighton halted a summer transfer at Welbeck because they did not have enough time to sign a replacement. Now the stage is set for a move to Old Trafford in the winter transfer window.
Danny Welbeck worked his way up from Manchester United’s academy in 2008 to Alex Ferguson’s first team, made 142 appearances with 29 goals, but due to competition for places at the club, the striker was sold to Arsenal in 2014.
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The 34-year-old can contribute with the experience at the top Manchester United lacks, but it must still be described as a surprising signing if this is landed in January. With Amorim’s focus on Sesko and Zirkzee, there will be few openings for the veteran.
