Southampton ‘lead chase to snap up Danny Welbeck for cut-price £5.5m’

Southampton are leading the transfer race to sign Danny Welbeck for a cut-price of £5.5million.

The 29-year-old is keen to part ways with Watford following their 3-2 loss to Arsenal which them relegated into the Championship after five years as a Premier League outfit.

Welbeck, who has a release clause in his contract, is wanted among a host of top-flight clubs.

Southampton are leading the transfer race to sign Watford’s Danny Welbeck for £5.5million

 The ex-Arsenal and Manchester United forward has 12-months left on his current contract but Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl is said to be willing to pay his £5.5m release clause. 

Hasenhuttl has been impressed with the striker, who joined Watford on a free transfer last summer after his contract with Arsenal expired, according to The Sun. 

Saints manager Ralph Hasenhuttl thinks the discounted price is a bargain for the 29-year-old

Welbeck currently has one year left on his contract but wants to leave due to their relegation

Welbeck has scored a total of 44 goals and claimed 20 assists during his 224 Premier League appearances. 

However, Welbeck’s time at Watford more specifically was hampered by injury – seeing him make just 20 appearances and scoring three times.

Nevertheless, Southampton believe the discounted price would be a steal for the striker who has 42 England caps to his name.