“PERFECT MOVE!” – Why He Wants OUT: Brighton’s ‘Brilliant’ Striker Tipped for Shock January Switch to EPL Giants!

“PERFECT MOVE!” – Brighton’s ‘Brilliant’ Goal Machine Backed for Sensational January Return to Manchester United

Brighton star Danny Welbeck is being strongly tipped for a shock January return to Manchester United, with former Liverpool and West Ham midfielder Don Hutchinson insisting the veteran forward would be the “ideal signing” for Erik ten Hag’s squad.

Welbeck, who turns 35 this month, has been in outstanding form for Brighton, already scoring six Premier League goals this season. Despite narrowly missing out on Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad, his performances have kept him firmly on the national-team radar ahead of this summer’s World Cup, where he could serve as cover for Harry Kane.

Hutchinson believes United should act quickly, arguing Welbeck’s blend of experience, professionalism, and current form makes him a perfect fit for a club needing leadership and attacking depth.

> “It’d be a brilliant fit,” Hutchinson told sportscasting.com. “He’d be a fantastic signing. If he went back to Man United, it would be similar to Jonny Evans’ return — a player comfortable being a leader in the dressing room.”

The pundit insists Welbeck could play a major role both on and off the pitch, especially as a mentor for rising talents like Benjamin Šeško.

> “He’s still fit, he still scores goals, and he understands the club. He’d embrace helping develop younger players while contributing when needed. For me, it’d be the perfect move.”

Welbeck’s connection to Old Trafford is well known — he came through United’s academy and made 142 senior appearances, scoring 29 goals and providing 16 assists before leaving for Arsenal in 2014. After spells with Arsenal and Watford, he joined Brighton in 2020, where he has rejuvenated his career with 43 goals and 17 assists in 174 matches.

With Manchester United seeking reliable depth and leadership upfront, and Welbeck enjoying a late-career resurgence, talk of an emotional Old Trafford reunion is gathering momentum — and Hutchinson insists the time is right for the Red Devils to bring him home.