In the Tight Football Podcast series, Gary Neville was full of praise for Welbeck's recent competitive glow. He asserts that Welbeck is in better shape than any striker in United's squad and is convinced that the Red Devils' decision to release him was a mistake. In the face of Neville's outspokenness, Roy Keane countered in a serious tone, stating that the player's outstanding performances since leaving the club should not be used as a reason for him to be retained in the first place.
Neville was adamant that if United were to expand to a 24-man squad and were interested in retaining five or six strikers, Welbeck would undoubtedly be a key player. Keane disagreed, suggesting that just because a player has achieved a lot since leaving the club doesn't mean he is good enough to match United's exacting standards and demands. On this point, the two former United stars have engaged in a tit-for-tat debate, with each arguing his own point of view.
