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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Samuel Meade

Rio Ferdinand claims Man Utd missed opportunity to bring back Sir Alex Ferguson forward

Rio Ferdinand believes Manchester United should've bought Danny Welbeck back to Old Trafford in this summer's transfer window.

The forward played a crucial role in Brighton's shock win at Old Trafford on Sunday as he lead the line on his own against Lisandro Martinez and Harry Maguire. Welbeck began his senior career at United back in 2008, with Sir Alex Ferguson handing him his debut.

It was Louis van Gaal who deemed him surplus to requirements and the England international headed to Arsenal, where he spent five years. He's since played for Watford and is now a regular for the Seagulls. The Red Devils meanwhile are in the market for a striker but have so far failed to find anyone.

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