Fabian Delph

[manchester blue]

What are we waiting for then?

1st July? :)

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

I was a bit taken aback at the time when he decided to sign a new deal, with Villa in a relegation battle, and the chance for him to write his own cheque on a free transfer.

This clause would explain a lot.

If it exists, and the lad is up for being a squad player (a big risk going into the Euros), it's an absolute no-brainer for us and would be a great piece of business.

He has plenty of energy.

It's no surprise that just a few years ago we wanted both Sterling and Delph, but now they will cost best part of £60m.

Oh, well.

 

[Daz_Blue]

On the homegrown rule I don't understand why we do not sell Willy and go for Rob Green as back up or a young English keeper....having Willy take up an overseas spot is annoying ....

 

[Txiki Txiki Bang Bang]

There is when its a requirement to play in the league.

We have to have home grown players so forget wanting Isco instead of Wilshere or Delph.

How many HG players do we really need right now? would we still need Sterling if we sign Delph? if its all about meeting up with the FA's HG requirements then delph's signing should be enough, right?

 

[Bobbymanc]

A bench warmer at best once again he will not improve our team, I hope this is just paper talk.

 

[City_Sean]

Really hope this is a no go. He's never ever going to be good enough for us.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

A bench warmer at best once again he will not improve our team, I hope this is just paper talk.

No, he will improve the squad, there's a big difference.

The drop off in the performance levels are vast when key positions are impacted by injuries or suspension.

Players such as Delph are hard to acquire because they are starters anywhere else.

 

[Kinkladze 1]

On the homegrown rule I don't understand why we do not sell Willy and go for Rob Green as back up or a young English keeper....having Willy take up an overseas spot is annoying ....

Exactly! The simplest way to save 1 homegrown spot right there

 

[Centurions]

How many HG players do we really need right now? would we still need Sterling if we sign Delph? if its all about meeting up with the FA's HG requirements then delph's signing should be enough, right?

You can't seriously think we're willing to spend £40 mill plus on Sterling just to satisfy the HG requirements? We would be better off submitting a 19 man squad including Hart & Clichy.

 

[Rammy Blue]

Quality player. Current England international. Home grown. Excellent value for money. What's not to like? Some serious spoilt brat syndrome going on in this thread.

Ah, hg, at last I come across a post I agree with.

Crazy how spoilt some are on here, would be a cracking signing at £10mil. IMO a far better player than Jimmy Milner and everyone wanted him to stay....