Should Manchester United Have Kept Danny Welbeck? Gary Neville Thinks So

Gary Neville, a Manchester United legend, has expressed his disappointment over the club’s decision to part ways with Danny Welbeck. The English forward had major potential and had made 142 appearances for United, featuring prominently in the club’s academy. Regrettably, his opportunities began to dwindle, leading to his eventual departure to Arsenal in 2014. According to Neville, Welbeck is currently in better form than all of Manchester United’s current attackers.

Neville, who spoke on Sky Bet’s “Stick to Football” podcast alongside former teammate Roy Keane, reminisced about Welbeck’s reign at Old Trafford. “He’s in better form than any of the United front players, by far,” Neville said. The former United defender also emphasized that Welbeck, who was part of the team that won the title under Sir Alex Ferguson, should have been given more time to prove himself. “Danny Welbeck, to be fair, should never have been let go at United,” he maintained.

Welbeck’s departure from Old Trafford was a heavily debated topic at the time, with many questioning the club’s decision to sell a player who had won the title and exceeded expectations on the pitch. While opinions about the transfer still vary, Neville’s sentiments provide a glimpse into the club’s missed opportunities. As Manchester United continues to navigate its current form, fans and pundits alike cannot help but wonder how things might have turned out if the club had held onto Welbeck, a testament to the “what ifs” of the beautiful game.