Delph seals Villa move

04 August 2009 19:03
Aston Villa have completed the signing of Fabian Delph from Leeds United for an undisclosed fee. The England Under 21 international has produced some sparkling performances for Leeds in recent years and is regarded as an exciting prospect for the future. A number of Premier League clubs were interested in securing his services and Manchester City appeared to be leading the chase over the weekend when Mark Hughes spoke about his admiration for the player. However, Villa quickly moved ahead of their rivals and have now finalised a transfer after Delph underwent a medical and agreed personal terms. Details of the deal have not been revealed but it is believed the fee could be worth up to £8million with add-ons. Martin O'Neill has a reputation for bringing through youngsters and Delph will be hoping he can also make an impact in the Premier League.

Source: SKY_Sports