Man Utd told to sign former star as ‘perfect’ mentor for struggling Benjamin Sesko

Manchester United have been urged to re-sign Danny Welbeck in January, with one pundit claiming the Brighton forward would be the perfect mentor for Benjamin Sesko

Ex-Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck would be the ideal guide for recent signing Benjamin Sesko, according to Don Hutchinson.

The Red Devils significantly bolstered their attacking line-up over the summer, bringing in Premier League-tested stars Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha. They also ventured into the European market with the high-profile acquisition of former RB Leipzig forward Sesko, beating off competition from Newcastle.

So far this season, the Slovenian international has netted two goals and provided one assist in his 12 appearances across all competitions. However, Sesko encountered a hiccup in his last match before the international break – a 2-2 draw away at Tottenham – where he was brought on as a second-half substitute only to be quickly taken off due to an apparent knee injury.

Consequently, the 22-year-old did not join his national team and has spent the break working towards regaining his fitness. Reports this week suggest the striker is still a few weeks away from making a comeback, meaning he’s likely to miss several crucial matches after the international break.

As the January transfer window looms, rumours about potential new arrivals are naturally intensifying. One name tentatively linked with a move to Old Trafford is former striker Welbeck, and pundit Hutchison believes the Brighton forward would be the perfect mentor for Sesko as he adjusts to the English top flight.

“I mean, it’d be a brilliant fit,” Hutchison said in an interview with SportCasting. “He’d be a fantastic signing because Danny Welbeck’s one of those players where, if he went back to Man United, it would be like when Jonny Evans returned.

“When Jonny Evans went back there a couple of years ago, he was happy to be a sort of mentor inside the dressing room. He was happy to be a mentor to the players that were playing.

“He was happy to play his part when needed. He was happy to be on the bench. I think Danny Welbeck going to Man United would be a really good fit in terms of he can still play, he can still score goals, he’s still really fit.

“But he would still have the attitude where it would be a fantastic move forward, being back at Man United with the knowledge that he’d be mentoring the likes of Sesko.

“I think it would be a perfect move.”

Welbeck progressed through United’s academy and clocked up over 140 first-team appearances before his switch to Arsenal in 2014.

Following a stint at Watford, he joined Brighton in 2020, where he’s experienced something of a renaissance – especially this campaign, netting six times in 11 Premier League outings.

This wouldn’t be the first occasion the 34 year old has been touted for a shock Old Trafford comeback, with similar speculation surfacing around 12 months ago.

However, at present, there’s no solid evidence suggesting United are plotting a swoop for the striker.