Danny Welbeck won't join Sunderland on a permanent deal

21 January 2011 16:31
Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed there is as much chance of him signing for Sunderland on a permanent basis as Danny Welbeck. [LNB]Black Cats boss Steve Bruce is in the market for a striker after Darren Bent joined Aston Villa in a controversial £24million move earlier this week. [LNB] In form: Welbeck has scored six goals in his last nine Premier League appearances [LNB]Welbeck enjoyed a splendid first half-season on Wearside after joining on loan from Manchester United. [LNB]Even though he is currently sidelined following a minor knee operation, Welbeck has proved himself capable of being a Premier League striker and if Ferguson offered any indication of being willing to sell, Bruce would be first in the queue. [LNB]Unfortunately for the Black Cats chief, it is not going to happen. [LNB] Reach for the stars: Ferguson insists Welbeck has a future at Old Trafford [LNB]With Michael Owen unlikely to be handed a new contract in the summer, the chances seem high that Welbeck will become Ferguson's fourth-choice front man. [LNB]'Steve has as much chance of getting me,' Ferguson told Key103, when asked about the possibility of Welbeck joining Sunderland on a permanent basis. [LNB]'It is unfortunate Danny will be out for six weeks because he was playing so well. 'He has shown fantastic form and he is only 20. 'He has a long way to go yet but the signs are good for him.'[LNB]  Sunderland lose another striker as Welbeck is sidelined for two monthsBruce reeling as Sunderland's star striker Bent gets ready to jump shipOwen still has a big part to play for United, insists United boss Ferguson [LNB]  Explore more:People: Alex Ferguson, Darren Bent, Steve Bruce, Michael Owen, Danny Welbeck

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