Arsene Wenger has spoken for the first time about new boy Danny Welbeck revealing he signed the striker from Manchester United without hesitation.

Signed for £16 million on transfer deadline day, Welbeck has yet to train with his new teammates due to the Interlull although he’s widely tipped to start up front against Manchester City after netting a brace for England against Switzerland on Tuesday evening.

Speaking to press ahead of Saturday’s clash the boss said of the decision to sign the 23-year-old: “It was quick because it was the last day of the transfer window but I had no hesitation to do it.

“Danny Welbeck is young and I feel he can improve his career here. He is quick and is a great finisher. His best position is through the middle. He is happy and confident.

“I cannot tell you if he’ll start [against City] but it’s a possibility. I have to assess the squad.”

As has been well-documented, Wenger spent transfer deadline day in Rome hobnobbing with the Pope about ‘world peace’ but he confirmed he was available all day for updates on negotiations.

“I will tell you the story one day,” he joked, before cryptically adding, “If I stayed at my home, Welbeck would not be here…that is the truth.”

The boss also revealed he’d have been happy signing Welbeck on loan with an option to buy, before stressing that he was equally happy taking the attacker off United permanently.

Arseblog News is relieved the boss finally ‘broke his silence’ regarding the transfer although it sounds as though there’s a fair bit that went on that we still don’t know about.

We’re also a tad disappointed he avoided any Baudelaire-inspired philosophising today.

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Picture courtesy of Arsenal.com, quotes via @Arsenal, @JamesOlley & @JWTelegraph.