December 12th 2025.
According to recent reports, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is considering bringing in some new players during the January transfer window. Former United striker Louis Saha believes that one player in particular could make a huge difference if he were to return to the club in January.
After a slow start to the season, United has shown signs of improvement and currently sits at sixth place in the Premier League. With this progress, Amorim is looking to strengthen his squad in order to continue their positive momentum. A new central midfielder and a dynamic wing-back are said to be his top priorities, although he is aware that the nature of the January transfer window may make it difficult to secure these signings until the summer.
Amorim had been keen on signing a new midfielder last summer, with names like Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton, and Elliot Anderson emerging as potential targets. Additionally, a new wing-back is also on his wishlist, as Patrick Dorgu and Diogo Dalot have had mixed performances in that position.
However, it is not expected that United will be signing any new forwards, as they have already invested nearly £200m in players like Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo, and Matheus Cunha last summer.
But Saha, a former Manchester United striker himself, has suggested that the club should make a surprise move for another ex-United player, Danny Welbeck. He believes that Welbeck's experience and talent would not only make a difference on the pitch, but also off the pitch as a role model for younger players.
Saha, who joined United when there was already a strong group of strikers in the team, believes that having competition and learning from each other is crucial for player development. He sees Sesko and other young forwards benefiting from having someone like Welbeck to challenge them and help them improve their game.
Welbeck, who made over 100 appearances for United before moving on to Arsenal and Watford, is currently in the form of his life at Brighton, having already scored seven goals in the Premier League this season. At 35 years old, he still has a lot to offer and could potentially earn a spot in England's squad for the World Cup next summer.
Saha also expressed his belief in Sesko's potential, despite his slow start at United. He sees similarities between Sesko and former United striker Edin Dzeko, but believes that Sesko needs a player like Ruud van Nistelrooy to train and play with in order to develop his goal-scoring skills. Saha believes that United has made a mistake in not providing Sesko with this kind of mentor and that it is something they need to address.
Unfortunately, Sesko has been sidelined with a knee injury since November and has not been able to train with the team. However, Saha remains optimistic about his future at United and hopes to see him back on the pitch soon. With players like Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo also joining the team, Saha believes that United's attack will only continue to improve and create more scoring opportunities.
In the end, Saha hopes to see United continue their progress and compete for trophies, with players like Sesko and Welbeck playing important roles in their success. Only time will tell if Amorim will take Saha's advice and make a move for Welbeck in January, but one thing is for sure: the former United striker has a lot of faith in the potential of these young players and the future of his former club.
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