It's been suggested former United boss Erik ten Hag wanted to sign Welbeck to work with young strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Ethan Wheatley.
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But he told talkSPORT: “It’s speculation.
"Being a Manchester boy I’ve always got that link after coming through at United. Stuff always comes up but I’m just focusing on what I can do for Brighton.
“The rest of the other stuff, that takes care of itself. My mind is set on Brighton."