Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has said that Danny Welbeck was allowed to leave the club to join Arsenal for £16 million because he felt the 23-year-old didn't score enough goals.
Speaking at a press conference where he officially unveiled Daley Blind and Radamel Falcao, the Dutchman said:
"He played three seasons for the first team, but he doesn't have the record of Robin van Persie or Wayne Rooney. And that is the standard.
"That is why we let him go, because of Falcao, but also to allow the youngsters to fit in. That is the policy. That is why I am here."
He also hit back at criticisms of his transfer policy, with some detractors saying that he was releasing too many players who had come through the Old Trafford youth system.
"We let 14 players go, we have only brought six players in. That means there are many positions vacant, they are vacant for the youth. "I have already used a lot of youngsters in the season and pre-season, so I am always willing to give young players chances - but they have to take the chances. "The possibility is there. All the youngsters have to know that."
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