Manchester United boss David Moyes has been impressed by Danny Welbeck in preseason training.
Wayne Rooney's return home with a hamstring injury has left him as the only out-and-out centre-forward in the squad.
"I've only seen him for a short time but I've been impressed," enthused Moyes at a press conference in Bangkok. "He looks a very good player.
"A lot of the things he's done have been excellent. If we can add some goals to his tally from last year, it will make a big difference. From what I've seen so far, he's an exciting player and someone I'm looking forward to working with."