Hasn't Delph played for three clubs in his career? That's hardly a journeyman player. And he would improve us if we could get him for a decent wage because he's better than any of our other midfielders at present.
That doesn't make him the right signing necessarily nor does it mean he would fit...
Absolutely. And I was never saying we should sign Delph (or any other player) no matter what wage he requested, merely that he's a good player that would improve us if we could get him for a reasonable wage. However, I also don't agree with the assertion from the other poster than players on big...
Did I say that? It was you that chucked a stupid cliche out. But even you surely can't deny that the best clubs pay the highest wages and the best clubs tend to, consequently, attract the best players and win the most trophies?
If we're never going to pay salaries like that, in this evolving...
I'd jump at the chance to sign him. He's an excellent midfielder who's versatile enough to give our squad more options. I don't see it happening though.