Fabian Delph

[HollandGooner]

Arsenal ahead of Man Utd, Chelsea for Leeds whiz Delph

Arsenal boss Arsène Wenger is ready to offer £6 million for Leeds United teenager Fabian Delph.

The Sunday Mirror says Wenger, who has already spent around £15m in signing teenagers Aaron Ramsey and Theo Walcott from the lower divisions, has now set his sights on the England Under-19 midfielder.

But the Gunners will face stiff competition for Delph's signature with big four rivals Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea all on the Bradford-born teenager's trail.

Wenger, however, is hoping his great record of nurturing young talent will prove his trump card.

Leeds boss Gary McAllister admitted: "There has been a lot of high-profile interest in Fabian, which has been kept quiet. There have been big clubs asking about his availability."

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[Lord Dula]

Good ol' Tribes.

 

[N!]

This time i stopped reading at 'Leeds'

 

[number_0]

Yes, everyone know they dont exist.

 

[patrick42uk]

I'd snap him up based on his two goals against Walsall alone. IF he has a left foot like that, an engine as has been described, is that assured technically, then clearly the boy is a star.

 

[Klaus Daimler]

I guess that english talent doesn't come much cheaper than this. If we really do get him it's because he's being considered good enough compared to what we've already got, and in that case he'd be well worth a couple of million pounds.

 

[patrick42uk]

On paper he has the qualities we are looking for in a partner for Cesc and maybe more

 

[Asterix]

Does anyone know if he'll shout at the rest of our team and scare them into not blowing a 2 goal lead with 6 minutes remaining?

Sorry, I'm still not feeling too well.

 

[USArsenal]

but how many mazy runs can he do?

 

[kamikaze80]

sorry, im not convinced. talent alone doesnt win you matches. we have a vacancy in CM for a fully-formed, mature adult. if delph is so good, then we should sell song, randall and lansbury as well.

 

[HollandGooner]

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Leeds will allow Arsenal to snap up rising star Delph on condition he stays at Elland Road on loan


Leeds are willing to sell up-and-coming midfielder Fabian Delph, 18, to Arsenal in January — as long as they loan him back for the rest of the season.
Arsenal lead the chase for the the £6m-rated England Under 19 player, with Sunderland and Bolton also keen

Leeds are aware they will inevitably lose the player soon but want him to help them gain promotion before letting him go permanently.

 

[M+D]

Been listed for the Player of the Month award this month as well.

Posted this in the Starlets Thread, but a decent scouting report on Delph by Steve Clarridge: Link

EDIT: found a quote by a team mate that describes his style of play:

"Fabian is rangy like the young Stevie Gerrard and has a similar passing range, short and long," said Robinson. "He also snaps you in the tackle like Gerrard. He's been whacking senior pros in training and the gaffer had to say 'slow down', but it's a sign of confidence in such a young player.

"Right now he's the first name on the teamsheet. He's going all the way to the Premier League and hopefully he'll take Leeds there, too. We can keep him because of the size of the club and his age."

 

[AnthonyG]

^^ Which one is he? (I just checked and I'm pretty sure it's the chap on the right; we had a similar situation with someone else last year when it came to a photo).

 

[patrick42uk]

I like the idea of signing this guy, but paying 6 million for him, a significant outlay for a young player, suggests the continuation of a policy that has huge question marks over its effectiveness in bringing trophies.

 

[AFCG7]

Another midget .. waste of time.

 

[tactica442]

Makelele is a midget too.

But Leeds are in.. Division one. can't fathom the depth of this youngster though.

 

[number_0]

^^ Which one is he? (I just checked and I'm pretty sure it's the chap on the right; we had a similar situation with someone else last year when it came to a photo).

I remember that

 

[AnthonyG]

^^ Which one is he? (I just checked and I'm pretty sure it's the chap on the right; we had a similar situation with someone else last year when it came to a photo).

I remember that

Yeah, lol, everyone wanted or thought it was the big beast, but it turned out to be the weedy midget. Can't for the life of me remember who it was though.

 

[JML]

^^ Which one is he? (I just checked and I'm pretty sure it's the chap on the right; we had a similar situation with someone else last year when it came to a photo).

I remember that

Yeah, lol, everyone wanted or thought it was the big beast, but it turned out to be the weedy midget. Can't for the life of me remember who it was though.

Clement Chantome.

 

[number_0]

Yeah it was Chantome

https://arsenal-mania.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=36880&start=0

Well his physique looks promising. We haven't had a physically powerful force in central midfield since big Pat left. If the guy can pass more than just sideways and likes to tackle, he'd be a useful signing.

EDIT - Oh ffs, it's the bloody midget next to him?