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Man Utd demand £16m for Danny Welbeck to dent Arsenal, Tottenham and Everton's hopes
MANCHESTER UNITED are willing to let England international Danny Welbeck leave the club this summer, and will demand a sizeable £16m transfer fee.
Reports claim that United boss Louis Van Gaal has seen enough of Welbeck to deem him surplus to requirements at Old Trafford, but want a considerable pay-out.
Arsenal are the most likely takers after seeing Olivier Giroud suffer a lengthy injury in the 2-2 draw with Everton on Saturday.
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However the Gunners value the England international at around £12m, with neither side willing to negotiate.
Tottenham and Everton have also been linked with a move for the 23-year-old, but would prefer a season-long loan because a temporary deal could give either of the duo a significant advantage in the race for fourth.
Welbeck's appearance in United's embarrassing second-round defeat to MK Dons last night is a clear sign of where he stands in Van Gaal's estimations.
And judging by the performances of Shinji Kagawa, Javier Hernandez and Anderson - a late Old Trafford exodus looks entirely realistic.
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