Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has again heaped praise on Danny Welbeck ahead of their clash with West Ham United.
The on-loan Manchester United has been in stunning form in recent weeks.
"He's done fantastically well," said the Black Cats boss. "I think the lad has just enjoyed playing. He needed to play.
"Of course it'll cost a few quid to try and buy him but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. If I'm being honest, I'm sure he's still got a part to play with (United boss) Sir Alex (Ferguson) and we've got to accept that."
