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Five alternatives to Nathaniel Chalobah for Southampton to consider

By Luke Dennis

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Nathaniel Chalobah of Chelsea looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Brentford at Stamford Bridge on January 28, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Nathaniel Chalobah of Chelsea looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Brentford at Stamford Bridge on January 28, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 05: Fabian Delph of Manchester City (L) and Cesc Fabregas of Chelsea (R) battle for possession during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on April 5, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 05: Fabian Delph of Manchester City (L) and Cesc Fabregas of Chelsea (R) battle for possession during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on April 5, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) /

Fabian Delph

It hasn’t really worked out for Fabian Delph at Manchester City, and with Pep Guardiola’s new signings, it doesn’t look like it ever will.

The Telegraph have reported that City will be listening to offers at around £12 million for the gritty midfielder, which in today’s market, doesn’t seem to much of a gamble.

Of course fitness has been an issue for the 27-year-old throughout his career, but one full season under his belt could lift him back to the same player that was seen at Aston Villa in 2015.

Delph is no longer ‘young’ but is a talented playmaker nonetheless, and offers plenty of experience. The English international could be a surprise package this season.