Many of those will involve Premier League youngsters dropping down the leagues to gain first-team experience. Keeping track of loan players is becoming ever more challenging for Premier League clubs. Take Manchester City, who have close to 20 players out on loan, requiring a team of staff to work with those leaving the club on a temporary basis. "We all have the same goal of getting promoted and reaching the Premier League and you can feel it. "Not everyone is going to make it at Manchester City but we are trying to prepare them for a career in football."

Source: BBC January 28, 2019 06:33 UTC