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Danny Welbeck made the last of his 42 England appearances in 2018 Brighton striker Danny Welbeck has triggered a 12-month option in his contract to extend his deal to the end of next season. The 35-year-old forward's current contract was due to expire at the end of this season, but it is understood the option for an extra year is now in place. Welbeck signed a new two-year deal in 2024 but the existence of the 12-month option was not reported at the time. There has been uncertainty over Welbeck's future at Brighton given his contract situation, but now the former Manchester United and Arsenal forward is set to stay with the Seagulls next season. Welbeck on target as Brighton heap pressure on Forest Does 'timeless wonder' Welbeck deserve England recall? Welbeck has impressed this season and is currently the club's top goalscorer with 11 goals in 30 appearances, the latest coming in Sunday's 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest. His performances have put him in contention for an England recall in the lead up to this summer's World Cup, with boss Thomas Tuchel revealing before the qualifiers in November he gave serious consideration to handing Welbeck a place in his squad. Tuchel names his next squad - the last before selecting his World Cup party - later this month. Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has made clear his desire to ensure Welbeck stays at the club in recent weeks. Welbeck joined Brighton in October 2020 after leaving Watford and has since scored 48 goals in 191 appearances. Latest Brighton news, analysis and fan views Ask about Brighton - what do you want to know? Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser 'I cheated HIA process to play on in 2017 Lions Test' How can football's lawmakers fix the corner chaos? Targett double helps Boro ease to win at Birmingham A classic studio concert by Oasis All the latest action from the Premier League reviewed An intense drama where AI deepfakes have blurred reality The army officer who made history at the 1952 Summer Olympics 'I cheated head-injury assessment to play on in 2017 Lions Test' 'Clubs refused to look at me after my crash' - Antonio on Qatar move How can football's lawmakers fix Premier League corner chaos? 'I knew the risks, I'd do it again' - Moody opens up in new BBC documentary Reshuffled flights and players stuck - how sport is navigating Middle East crisis 'There were tears - but I had to peek behind curtain of head injuries in rugby' 'Ugly' or 'beautiful'? Set-pieces prove decisive for Arsenal again New era of Formula 1 - what is changing in 2026? Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? Iran, the US, and a World Cup that starts in three months 'Hearts & Motherwell the winners after damaging Old Firm stalemate' 'Out of absolutely nothing' - Lamine Yamal's solo stunner. Video'Out of absolutely nothing' - Lamine Yamal's solo stunner Would it be bigger gamble not to give Carrick Man Utd job? Predict F1 drivers' and constructors' championships How do Lionesses solve full-back succession problem? The moment I told my mum I wanted to stop football - and how life changed All you need to know about Netball Super League 2026 'He had it all' - Taylor pays emotional tribute to Virgo. Video'He had it all' - Taylor pays emotional tribute to Virgo The 'rare combination' behind Britain's youngest F1 driver 'Equal in decay' - Mayweather v Pacquiao is another boxing 'carnival' Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.