
Why Schoolboys Have Become a Bigger Part of Football's Transfer Market
Clubs at the top of English football are increasingly trading academy-age players, raising questions about the impact on young athletes.

Clubs at the top of English football are increasingly trading academy-age players, raising questions about the impact on young athletes.

The 15-year-old academy prospect has visited Barcelona as reports suggest interest from some of Europe's leading clubs.

A 17-year-old's standout performance at the Etihad Stadium drew widespread attention, overshadowing another highly rated young player in Manchester, BBC Sport reported.

BBC Sport reports the Spanish club has shown significant interest in signing the teenage Manchester United forward.

BBC Sport examines the situation of Kendry Paez, once hailed as one of the world's best young talents, who is now playing for Chelsea's Under-21 side three years after signing for the club as a 16-year-old.

BBC Sport reports the young forward's performances for Manchester United's Premier League 2 side have raised questions about a potential first-team call-up.