Graham Potter drops hint over ex-Man Utd and Arsenal star Danny Welbeck ahead of West Brom clash
The 29-year-old striker has been training with Brighton & Hove Albion this week after signing on a one-year deal following his release from Watford earlier this month
New forward signing Danny Welbeck in training for Brighton (Image: Paul Hazlewood, Brighton and Hove Albion FC)
Danny Welbeck has made a really good impression so far and is in contention to play against West Brom, says Brighton boss Graham Potter.
Albion sit 16th in the Premier League, with no wins in their last three games, while the 17th-placed Baggies are yet to claim three points this term.
Potter says other than Alireza Jahanbaksh, he has a fully-fit team to choose from for Monday's clash with Slaven Bilic's side at the Amex.
And at today's pre-match press conference, the Seagulls head coach said new signing Welbeck, who joined the club on a one-year deal, is ticking all the right boxes so far.
"He's only had a couple of days with us, but he is looking good. He's made a really good impression," said Potter.
"He's a really fit guy. He has looked after himself really well as a professional.
"It is just about getting him integrated with the team and get some team training.
"He's had a session today and we've got a couple more before the game so I will probably make the decision as close as we can to the game.
"But he is looking good and he has made a really good impression."
Brighton announced the signing of the 29-year-old before his new club faced Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park last Sunday, a game that finished 1-1.
The former Manchester United, Arsenal, and England star was a free agent after being released by Watford earlier this month.
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The striker, who scored 16 goals in 42 England games, will compete for a first-team place with strikers Neal Maupay, Aaron Connolly, and Andi Zeqiri.
Potter added: "I spoke with him before he signed for us with a couple of conversations then.
"We're letting him settle into his first couple of days with the team.
"We are delighted with the fact that he is here, he brings a lot to the group on and off the pitch.
"Our challenge is to get him up to speed as he has not been training with a team for a while.
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"We need to get him up to speed to play in the Premier League.
"If we do that I think we have got a really good player with us."
Welbeck is known for his work-rate and he is strong, quick, and good in the air.
He will wear the number 18 shirt after being named in the team's 25-man squad for the season.