Neville slams Man United for letting Welbeck go as Chelsea close in

Gary Neville says Manchester United made a mistake selling Danny Welbeck 12 years ago.

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What happened. Danny Welbeck is close to joining Chelsea from Brighton, 12 years after leaving Manchester United.

• Welbeck made his United debut in 2008/09, scoring 29 goals in six seasons.
• He was sold to Arsenal for £16 million in 2014.
• Neville said on Sky Sports he told United ten years ago it was a mistake.

“I said ten years ago that Manchester United made a mistake selling Danny Welbeck.”

— Gary Neville

Chelsea are adding experience to their squad, while United fans question the past decision.

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