Its only because of his 4 appearances coming on as sub last season, that‘s got himself in the shop window in the first place, allowing other clubs to put him on their radar! Our club does all the work nurturing these young players, only for them to get their heads turned by bigger clubs wanting to buy them as cheaply as they can!
Don’t know if it would be within the EFL rules, but it would be good if the club could tell those players in the U18’s and U23’s, that if any of them want a place on the 1st team’s bench, then they have to sign a professional contract (minimum of 3 years), with the club beforehand.
That way, the club control the player, and not the other way round!