Man United and Ruben Amorim Explored Bringing Danny Welbeck Back to Old Trafford

According to The Athletic, before ultimately settling on a £74 million deal for Benjamin Sesko, Man United explored a potential move for ex-academy star Welbeck, 34.

Welbeck was also considered by Erik ten Hag last summer with the Dutchman keen on adding Premier League experience to his side at the time.

Amorim was also open to seeing the striker return but co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe was reluctant to give him a two-year deal.

Talks were also held over a potential swoop for Antoine Semenyo, but Bournemouth’s £70 million asking price was deemed too high.