Danny Welbeck breaks silence about ‘speculation’ linking him with Man Utd, Brighton striker sets record straight
Brighton striker Danny Welbeck has made his position clear about a potential return to Old Trafford after addressing the “speculation” surrounding him and Manchester United.
Danny Welbeck came through the Manchester United youth academy and the 33-year-old English striker made his club debut under Sir Alex Ferguson.
The former United star was thought of highly during his ascension through the youth academy and Welbeck was tipped for a bright future at Old Trafford.
During his time at Old Trafford, Welbeck lifted a Premier League title and two League Cups under legendary former United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
The former England international made 142 appearances for the Red Devils and Welbeck scored 27 times and registered 17 assists for United.
However, Welbeck struggled to establish himself as United’s leading talisman in attack and the ex-England striker signed for Arsenal in 2014 in a £16m deal.
Welbeck on Man Utd transfer speculation
Danny Welbeck’s career has been plagued with injuries and the former Manchester United player made 126 appearances during his time with Arsenal.
The former Arsenal forward left the Gunners in 2019 and had a brief spell with Watford before signing for Brighton on a free transfer in 2020.
Welbeck is under contract with Brighton until 2026 and the ex-Three Lions star has scored 32 times in 138 appearances for the Seagulls.
Speaking to The Times, Welbeck was asked about the speculation surrounding his future and the transfer links to United.
The former Watford striker insisted that he is ‘focused’ on what he can control and that the noise around a sensational Old Trafford return is only “speculation.”
“It’s speculation and there’s always that link for me because I’ve been at the club,” Welbeck said.
“As I said, I’m just focusing on what I can control myself and all the other stuff is pretty irrelevant.”
Welbeck on injuries in his career
Welbeck has impressed in the Premier League this season and the Brighton star has scored six times and registered two assists in 11 league matches.
The former England and United player committed his future to the Seagulls back in the summer after he inked a new deal until the end of the 2025-26 season.
Welbeck admitted that he is “happy” with his overall career and stressed that injuries are a part of football and it’s down to the player to handle them.
“Overall I’m happy with my career,” he said.
“You can always want more, but injuries are part of the game and you just have to handle them.”
Welbeck added: “There’s been times where, pfff, I don’t know, I’ve spoken to specialists, like maybe after injury or having to go to surgery and they’ve said things like, ‘It’s going to be really difficult,’ or, ‘You might not get back to the level.’ That sort of stuff.
“It’s not easy but that’s when you knuckle down and go again. You have really bad days but you have to remain positive. I don’t think sitting around moping is going to help you.”
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