Ben White is the exact type of player Moyes will go for. Expensive, premier league proven and competent (without being brilliant). Wouldn't be at all surprised to see him rock up here. The one thing that casts some doubt on it, for me anyway, is that it seems like White falls out with managers, well Southgate at least. Moyes likes compliant players.
I don't know his contract situation, but would he leave London ?
Has a red card in him as well I think. I think we need to move on from him to be honest.
He's apparently got a contract until 2028, so wages and a fee would likely be an issue. I also wondered if he would be reluctant to leave the bright lights of London as he always gives me Essex boy vibes, but I think he's from Devon or somewhere a bit country. Who knows? It's probably all noise anyway but his name does keep cropping up which often means there's something to it.
I don't fancy Delap at all. I know he's not had much of a run at Chelsea, after his return from injury at least, but he's looked really terrible in his recent cameos. I wouldn't be spending big money on him, that's for sure. If we can get him on a loan next season on reasonable terms then maybe it's worth a punt, I suppose. I'm assuming Chelsea will be buying hundreds of millions of pounds of forwards again, so I guess he'll be available.
Look whilst I agree White is not the answer long term, he is still miles better than O'Brien is, he can at least get forward a little bit with the ball.
Tbh I'm not too worried as we don't exactly play with someone infront of the back four atm. Other areas need sorting first also.
Also worth noting he scored 0 goals in 8 games in his first season, injured for quite a while, but playing second fiddle to Wissa and Mbeumo when he was fit. Cue Barry getting 30 goals next season
