Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, Gary Neville was full of praise for Welbeck's recent performances, stating that his form has surpassed that of all the strikers in United's squad. Neville even went as far as to assert that if United were to put together a 24-man squad and plan to keep five or six strikers, Welbeck would be a key figure on that list. However, Roy Keane disagreed and responded squarely to Neville, pointing out that just because a player has done well since leaving doesn't mean they should have stayed at United in the first place.
In the face of Keane's rebuttal, Neville remained firm in his opinion, emphasizing that if United really want to expand to a 24-man squad and keep five or six strikers, Welbeck is undoubtedly an option that cannot be ignored. But Keane was not convinced, pointing out that just because a player has been successful outside of United, it does not mean they have the aptitude to compete in the high intensity of the competition United face. In a debate sparked by two former United stars, the two sides have gone head to head, each with their own version of the story.
