Quote Originally Posted by Fist of Lehmann View Post
That said, Welbo is not a stopgap signing, rather Wenger seems to have plumped for another project, shorter-term than Sanogo but still with an eye on a season or two down the line, I wouldn't expect a mass of goals from him this season.
As you said he was bought in because of the Giroud injury, and has had 3 full seasons in this league, so while he can improve he has to be ready to perform straight away. Not sure what his potential is really. Never struck me to having the potential to be world class but I think the Adebayor comparisons have merit. Hasn't kicked a ball for us yet though so let's see.


Quote Originally Posted by Power_n_Glory View Post
Fingers crossed on Wenger playing him as a striker otherwise we've just signed the English Dirk Kuyt. But I don't think Welbeck would have signed without that guarantee. He must have spoken with Wenger over the phone to see where he fits in before signing.
David Dein says he 'knows' Wenger bought him to play as a striker.

" I know Arsene's bought him with the intention of playing him as a striker"
http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/4019/...-already-risen

Although Wenger's definition of a striker is quite broad. He still calls Podolski, Walcott, Sanchez and Campbell strikers. But I don't think there's much chance Welbeck won't play as the CF, he's got the physical attributes that Wenger wants in that role.