Welbeck joined Arsenal on transfer deadline day in a deal Gunners manager Arsene Wenger revealed almost did not happen.
The Manchester-born forward, who scored both goals for England in Monday's 2-0 victory over Switzerland, netted 29 times in 142 United appearances.
Welbeck's international team-mate Rooney, 28, has scored 217 goals for United in 445 matches, while Dutchman van Persie, 31, has hit 48 in 78 games.
United spent close to £150m during a summer transfer spree, but also allowed a large number of players to leave.
Van Gaal said promoting local young players was a cornerstone of his philosophy at Old Trafford.
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