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'A bargain' Leeds United fans react as ex-academy duo Fabian Delph and Sam Byram seal transfers

Former Leeds United academy products Fabian Delph and Sam Byram have been on the move, sealing permanent transfers to Everton and Norwich City respectively.

Delph, who made 54 appearances for Leeds between 2006 and 2009 before he moved to Aston Villa, has signed for the Toffees for fee which could rise to £10million from Manchester City, signing a three-year deal.

"The club that I've been at has had success, especially in the last two seasons, but over the last four years we managed to win trophies," he told the club's website.

"I wanted to be playing more regularly and the opportunity to come and play for Everton was too good of an opportunity to turn down."

Fabian Delph starred for Leeds in the 2008-09 season (Pete Norton/Getty Images)

During his time at Manchester City Delph won two Premier League titles, one FA Cup and three League Cups, as well as becoming and England regular.

Byram has had a tougher time since his Elland Road exit in 2016, when he joined West Ham. After struggling to hold down a place in the Hammers side he joined Nottingham Forest on a season-long loan deal last year, but only made six Championship appearances.

He is now hoping for a fresh start at Carrow Road, after signing a four-year deal following a reported £750,000 move.

Follow all of the latest Leeds United transfer news here .

“I heard about the interest a week or two ago," he told Norwich's website. "Obviously, I wasn’t in the plans for West Ham going forward and I needed a new challenge to go out and push on after last season.

“I had a nasty injury last year and it was nice to finish the season with a couple of games and then this feels like a new chapter, a fresh start.

“It’s one I’m really excited about and I can’t wait to get started. The Premier League is a massive step up from the Championship and I’m sure everyone who got the Club to where it’s at now, I’m sure they’re all excited now."

Despite his injury problems, Leeds fans believe that the Canaries have got a bargain in the 25-year-old as they reacted to the former Thorp Arch academy pair's move.

Follow all of the latest Leeds United transfer news here .

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