West Ham boss David Moyes admits passing on the signing of Brighton striker Danny Welbeck.

The Hammers boss has revealed he considered signing the free-agent striker after he terminated his contract with Watford in October.

Welbeck, 30, came off the bench to score Brighton's late equaliser against Sheffield United last Sunday.

And Moyes admitted: "Danny was someone who I did consider. I was probably just a little concerned about his injuries in the past more than anything else.

"But I am really pleased for him because I enjoyed working with him at Manchester United. He is a great boy and so enthusiastic.

"He is a good footballer who has worked hard on his game and has been doing well for Brighton."