‘They aren’t for sell’, ‘loan would be perfect’ – Man City Fans react as young duo targeted by Southampton

Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays a report that claims Southampton are interested in James McAtee and Liam Delap.

The Premier League club, who have recently been subject to a change of ownership, are looking to strengthen their squad during the ongoing January transfer window, in an attempt to improve their chances of remaining in the division for another season.

Southampton had undergone a change of ownership within the space of a few hours on Tuesday, with the club confirming later in the day that ‘Sport Republic‘ had completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in the football club.

Since confirmation of the takeover had arrived, it hasn’t taken long for the first round of transfer rumours to emerge concerning the football club, with Sky Sports linking a promising attacking duo at Manchester City with a move south.

According to a report from Sky, Manchester City’s James McAtee and Liam Delap are both attracting interest from Southampton after their £100m takeover was confirmed on Tuesday.

But the report adds “it is not specified whether Ralph Hassenhuttl’s side would be interested in a permanent, or temporary deal”.

City may allow the young stars to leave on loan in order to continue their development, the report adds.

In reaction to the news shared by renowned Twitter channel @City_Xtra, many Man City fans have have been expressing their thoughts and opinions.

not happening. https://t.co/QqkUiJEh6X

— Rhiannon💀 (@RhiannonBakerxo) January 4, 2022

They aren’t for sell

— papite (@jgedeon1717) January 4, 2022

If its on loan then go on

— R e l l z (@Eddiculous) January 4, 2022

Would be a great move for McAtee for sure, maybe Delap but not sure on his playtime. https://t.co/BDi1LqaFPQ

— Blue Tone ⚽️ (@MCFCTone) January 4, 2022

On Loan sure, they would ball under Hassenhutll

— Rishikesh (@GundoRole) January 4, 2022

loan would be perfect

— phil (@chillmcfc) January 4, 2022

On loan:

Delap: Yes

Mcatee: No, hopefully https://t.co/HSpYyvWXnm

— 𝐀.𝐌𝐨𝐞𝐞𝐳 🇧🇼🇵🇰⚡️ (@Abdul_Moeez4) January 4, 2022

This could be a good loan option tbh, Southampton actually play some decent football
Mcatee and Delap getting minutes aids their development

— Izzy (@izzy900is) January 4, 2022