“I’ve at all times acquired that hyperlink” – In-form 34-year-old speaks out on shock Man Utd return rumours

Danny Welbeck celebrates scoring for Brighton in opposition to Newcastle within the Premier League. (Photograph by Matt McNulty/Getty Pictures)

Danny Welbeck has addressed the rumours linking him with a shock return to Manchester United. 

Welbeck left Outdated Trafford completely in the summertime of 2014 after making 142 appearances for the Purple Devils throughout all competitions, registering 29 objectives and 17 assists.

Following spells with Arsenal and Watford, the striker joined Brighton in 2020 and has gone on to develop into a priceless squad member, with 32 objectives and 10 assists on the board in 140 video games up to now.

Six of these objectives have are available his first 13 Premier League outings of 2024/25, representing a superb begin to the marketing campaign.

With that type has come shock hypothesis concerning a return to Manchester United.

Danny Welbeck addresses shock Man Utd hyperlinks

Danny Welbeck celebrates scoring for Brighton in opposition to Tottenham. (Photograph by Bryn Lennon/Getty Pictures)

Now 34 years previous, it’d be stunning, to say the least, to see Welbeck as soon as once more don the crimson jersey — particularly with United spending a lot on fellow strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee during the last 12 months.

In actual fact, Welbeck himself has dismissed the claims, insisting he’s solely involved about what he’s doing with Brighton.

“It’s hypothesis,” Welbeck instructed talkSPORT. “Being a Manchester boy I’ve at all times acquired that hyperlink after coming via at United. Stuff at all times comes up however I’m simply specializing in what I can do for Brighton.”

Welbeck was additionally requested a couple of potential return to the England set-up however even in gentle of his latest type, it’s onerous to see the veteran getting a glance in with the likes of Harry Kane, Ollie Watkins and Dominic Solanke round.

“I had a good time taking part in for England however my focus is solely on Brighton,” the 42-time worldwide — who scored 16 objectives for his nation — mentioned. “The remainder of the opposite stuff, that takes care of itself. My thoughts is about on Brighton and making an attempt to get three factors each weekend.”