Fabian Delph,not For Sale?

Fabian Delph (pictured) is the latest hot property to come through the Leeds united academy ,which over the years has seen its fair share of world class stars walk through its doors. The likes of Harry Kewell,Aaron Lennon,James Milner ,Jonathan Woodgate and Alan Smith have all graced the greens of the Thorpe Arch training ground. But following the financial turmoil which has seen Leeds swapping the glamours of AC Milan's San siro and the semi finals of the champions league for an ominous third year in the dungeons of league one, Leeds have had to sell on all of this home grown talent to their premier league rivals. Now Fabian could be the latest having caught the eye of Everton,Fulham and Aston Villa after an unmissable first season in the first team for Leeds United.

Fulham have already seen a 6 million pound bid rejected and now Martin O' Neill's Aston Villa are set to steam in with a 7 million pound bid for the highly rated 19 year old which has now left Leeds chairman Ken Bates and manager Simon Grayson in a dilemma.Do they sell the England U-19s international to further his playing career at a higher level of football?Or do they keep him at Elland Road in hope that promotion back to the Championship is finally on the cards this season after two failed campaigns in the last 2 season's.Simon Grayson has already said he would love to keep fabian at Leeds but it may not be possible and if Leeds receive the 'right bid' Leeds may have to sell.

 Last year Fabian helped Leeds progress to the semi finals of the league one play offs by scoring 6 goals and producing many man of the match performances in doing he has dazzled the biggest names in football with his blistering pace,unbelievable range of passing ,skills of a young Robinho and composure beyond his age. He also received many honours at the end of the season award ceremonies including fourfourtwo young player of the year and Leeds United players player of the year .During his debut season Fabian has unmistakably become a firm fans favourite at Elland road and at many occasions in the 2008/09 season the Elland road faithful have made their feelings heard, singing songs of disagreement at a potential deal, such as ' Fabian Delph is not for sale' during matches.The Leeds United fans have seen their side diminish over the past few years and seen countless managers and players come in and out of the circus which is now Leeds united football club,therefore the sale of their newest son Fabian Delphi would just be yet another nail in a coffin which is rapidly running out of space.