Why teenagers have become a huge part of football's transfer market
BBC Sport explores why clubs at the top of English football are increasingly trading academy players and what the impact is on the youngsters themselves.
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""It's crazy when you think about it.""
— Ryan Cardwell , Influencer
""The race for talent is huge – you look at what teams are spending on transfers for senior players and it's enormous...""
— Ryan Cardwell , Influencer
""There are now tens of transfers between the elite academies every summer...""
— Ryan Cardwell , Influencer
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Fifteen-year-old footballer for Manchester United showing immense talent.
Rio Ngumoha is a young footballer who made his debut for the England national team.
Former youth scout at Liverpool and Southampton, providing insights on the football transfer market.
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BBC Sport explores why clubs at the top of English football are increasingly trading academy players and what the impact is on the youngsters themselves.
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