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Arsenal news: Unai Emery happy for Danny Welbeck exit because he has replacement lined up
ARSENAL boss Unai Emery is happy to let Danny Welbeck leave because he already has a replacement lined up, reports say.
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Arsenal manager Emery will be without Welbeck until the end of the campaign, with the England international sustaining a horror ankle injury in a Europa League clash with Sporting Lisbon last month.
The forward’s contract at the Emirates expires at the end of the season and, as things stand, a renewal is unlikely.
Express Sport understands the Arsenal striker will be offered a route to Turkey via Galatasaray, who would love to secure his signature.
And the Daily Mail say Emery is happy to let him go because of the nature of his replacement.
Over in the Bundesliga, Reiss Nelson is excelling.
The 18-year-old has scored six goals from 10 league outings so far, earning many plaudits along the way.
And the Daily Mail say that, in order to prevent stunting the player’s development, the north London club are happy for Welbeck to go.
England international Welbeck is a cult hero over at Arsenal.
Since signing from Manchester United in 2014, he has helped the club win the FA Cup twice.
Danny Welbeck injury the 'worst news' for Arsenal says Emery
But a parting of the ways, it seems, is now on the cards.
Meanwhile, speaking last month, Arsenal chief Raul Sanllehi hinted the club could sign a short-term Welbeck replacement in the New Year.
“We are very sad for Danny and he knows he has all the support from the club,” he said.
“Yes, that [the injury] makes you consider things.
“I am not saying that is a green light to go to the market.
Danny Welbeck injury the 'worst news' for Arsenal says Emery
“We have good players in house also that may get further opportunities, like Eddie Nketiah for example. We need to see.
“We are in November so it is a good time to start analysing what options we have in the market. We are not closing the door but it is still not the preferred one.
“The plans were made in the summer. We are happy with how things are going.
“We are always going to strive to be the best team we can be. If there is a very good opportunity we are definitely going to consider.
“We will see. Danny Welbeck’s injury alters, in a way, the views.”