‘£16m is a joke’, ‘He’s worth more than that’ – Many fans react as Man City reject Delap bid from Southampton

Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays a report that claims Southampton have had a £16m bid for Liam Delap rejected.

The 19-year-old striker has been tipped for great things as he has shown glimpses of his potential in the junior ranks at Manchester City.

Contracted until 2026, Delap is a big prize in a devastatingly good City youth side and Guardiola is already aware of just how talented the youngster is.

He is highly-rated by the Premier League champions but with Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland added to their ranks in the summer, the England youth international is obviously going to find it very hard to get regular football.

Southampton have held long standing interest in Delap, but Manchester City are not prepared to let him go yet.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Southampton have been rebuffed in their efforts to sign City prospect Delap.

The 19-year-old has endured a frustrating 12 months at the Etihad Stadium with injury preventing him from gaining regular senior football last season.

Rather than spending a year in the Championship, Delay received 26 minutes of first-team action, with 10 appearances coming in Premier League 2.

However, both Delap and Pep Guardiola are in agreement that a step up is required for 2022-23, whether that be through a permanent or temporary exit.

As it stands, City are rejecting the opportunity to cash in on the England Under-19 international, allegedly turning down an offer in the region of £16m.

Southampton have submitted an official bid this week around £16m to sign Liam Delap on permanent deal. Manchester City have turned down the proposal. 🚨⚪️🔴 #SaintsFC

Delap, top target for Southampton but there’s still no agreement in place. pic.twitter.com/m17abXihPv

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 23, 2022

Southampton may return with an improved proposal in due course, and the two clubs have been in constant dialogue throughout the summer.

This report shared on Twitter gathered a number of replies from a wide range of Man City supporters, who were not shy in sharing their thoughts on the matter.

“Good, very good. Well done board, Delap is one of our top talents we can’t just let him go like this.”
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“Delap is a top talent who will soon be playing more at City. We won’t sell him..”
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“Obviously. 16 million is a joke”
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“He’s worth more than £16m ffs.”
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“Good if Liverppol got 23.5 for Brewster we should be getting no less..”
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“if we get a better offer we should sell, he’s not making it here man”
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