Arsenal in talks for Welbeck

Arsenal are in talks to sign Manchester United and England forward Danny Welbeck, it is understood.

The 23-year-old appears set to be given the opportunity to leave Old Trafford as manager Louis van Gaal continues to build a squad he feels can challenge for honours.

Arsenal’s north London rivals Tottenham were also believed to be keen on a move for Welbeck, who has scored 20 goals in 92 Barclays Premier League appearances, but the Manchester-born striker is now in talks with Arsenal.

However, it remains to be seen if a deal can be agreed and whether he would join on a permanent basis or on a season-long loan.