The teenage striker moved to the Stadium of Light from Manchester United over the summer on a season-long loan deal.
He had to wait until last week's victory over Chelsea for his first goal for the Black Cats, but was so impressive at Stamford Bridge and again against Everton on Monday that his future is already the subject of speculation.
Welbeck scored a brace in the 2-2 draw with the Toffees and Black knows the club's hopes of signing him on a permanent basis could be dashed if he remains on the goal trail.
"That's the problem you have to face. If we can concentrate on the first bit and he can be exceptional for us this year and score 15 goals, we will deal with the other bit when it comes," said Black.
"But first and foremost, we need to have the problem."
Black is excited about the youngster's potential and feels he can go from strength to strength at Sunderland, where is playing far more regularly than at Manchester United.
"He is an exceptionally good player. I see him every day in training and he has got fantastic ability," said Black.
"He has now got the confidence. Probably what has stunted his development is he has not been able to play regular football week in, week out.
"He is now getting that opportunity and he has grasped it. He has got phenomenal potential - that's probably why he is at one of the biggest clubs in the world.
"But hopefully he is flourishing here and hopefully we can hang on to him for as long as possible."
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