Welbeck renewal talks underway, confirms Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Manchester United are undergoing talks with Danny Welbeck, in regards to his contract renewal.

Welbeck enjoyed a good debut season at the Old Trafford, scoring nine goals for the Red Devils, which according to the Scots boss can be improved.

Nevertheless, the 21-year-old attacker has also earned a place at England’s Euro 2012 squad.

“We are negotiating with Danny's brothers. They represent him. It's difficult to say where we are with that at this moment in time,” Ferguson said to Press Association Sport.

“If you look at the games he played for England at the Euros, he's never played three games in seven days before, well certainly not for us. So he did really well in that respect. That's where maturity and development comes in.”

“We've fostered him. He's always had growth spurts and things like that, so we fostered him right that period when he was developing. I don't think he's got his full body yet. I think there's a lot of growth in him yet. I don't think he'll get taller, he's 6ft 3ins now.”

“He's very powerful and, once that growth thing stops, I think you'll find he can play three games in seven games. There won't be a problem with that. He's got good movement, courage and confidence with the ball.”

“Obviously, he will have to improve his goalscoring. I think he got nine goals last season but if you are going to be a top striker you have to get 20 goals or above. That will happen to him, I think he will do that.”

Danny Welbeck Daniel Nii Tackie Mensah Welbeck  England 1990-11-26 (22 years) Forward 73 kg 185 cm See player profile>

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