Wednesday, 10 September 2014

Per Mertesacker and Mikel Arteta key to Danny Welbeck deal?


Manchester United's Danny Welbeck celebrates his opening goal against the LA Galaxy during their Chevrolet Cup match at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on July 23, 2014
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By , Reporter
Arsenal stars Per Mertesacker and Mikel Arteta reportedly convinced manager Arsene Wenger to sign Danny Welbeck from Manchester United.
The England international signed for the Gunners on transfer deadline day for around £16m.
According to the Daily Star, Mertesacker and Arteta met in Arsenal's gym on deadline day to discuss Welbeck, before urging Wenger to make a late move for the Red Devils striker.
The 23-year-old eventually made the switch in the early hours on September 1 after the Gunners applied for an extension off the Premier League to complete the deal.
Meanwhile, United legend Gary Neville slammed the decision to sell Welbeck.

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