One month, two record transfers - why English midfielders are in demand
Summary
Two English midfielders, Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers, recently became the most expensive British players ever sold, moving to Manchester City and Chelsea for around £116-117 million. Both are 23 years old and have shown strong performances in the Premier League and international competitions, making English midfielders highly valuable right now.Key Facts
- Elliot Anderson moved from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City for £116 million.
- Morgan Rogers transferred from Aston Villa to Chelsea for £117 million.
- Both players are English midfielders aged 23.
- Anderson played almost every match for England at the recent World Cup and helped them finish third.
- Anderson led the Premier League in several stats last season, including touches, duels won, and passes completed.
- Rogers scored 14 goals and had 12 assists in 55 games last season, ranking among Europe's top attacking midfielders.
- Clubs are focusing more on creative midfielders for goals since traditional strikers are less common.
- English rules require teams to have a minimum of eight home-grown players, increasing value for local talent like Anderson and Rogers.
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