Reasons Clubs Focus on EFL Youth

Manchester City recently paid £12.5 million to sign 17-year-old Jeremy Monga from Leicester City, highlighting the increasing trend of Premier League clubs recruiting young talent from EFL and Scottish academies. This summer, 14 players have been transferred from these academies into Premier League development squads, a number matching the entire previous season's total, with most being 18 years old. The move toward acquiring young players from lower divisions allows clubs to develop talent at a relatively low cost, with many transfers being free or undisclosed fees, and reflects broader changes in youth recruitment strategies influenced by Brexit and economic considerations.

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