01 Aug 2026 21:01:20
Have to say I'm really disappointed in Welbeck going to Chelsea. I think he would have been a perfect signing for us. He's a very good forward, he's a Manc and would have happily come back and Sesko could have learnt a lot from him. 5 mill is a bargain.
02 Aug 2026 09:30:10
I sort of understand your point, Danny. However, he is 35, and I think Chelsea have bought him, and Henderson, because they want some old heads to impart knowledge to a very young squad. I'd be surprised if he starts very often.
02 Aug 2026 11:04:46
I have a very different feeling about Chelsea this time around.
I think they have appointed a very good coach. Henderson and Welbeck are very good additions on top of some other good signings. I think they will be better this season, especially with no European football to contend with.
02 Aug 2026 11:15:33
I think they've made the smart move to add some great experience to a very young squad for practically nothing in today's market.
I'd have loved to see Welbeck come home for a couple of years to help Sesko progress and add some experienced cover.
I assume we never really got involved, as I'd assume Welbeck would probably have chosen us over Chelsea if he had a real choice.
This means our club has other plans. I think they've earned the right to be trusted, and for us to wait and see what pans out.
If we get someone like Watkins for a reasonable fee, then letting Welbeck move to Chelsea unchallenged doesn't seem like such a bad idea. Let's see how the entire window pans out.
02 Aug 2026 14:21:49
Same, I've been supportive of Welbeck returning for a few years but I thought that shipped had sailed. His improvement over the last couple of years has been remarkable. Deserved a World Cup place.
I don't love it, but Rashford, Mbuemo, Cuhna are all ok back up.
Perhaps we'll get Vini Jr or Alvarez instead. Not likely, but Watkins is rumoured; he offers that poacher profile we are missing.