26 Feb 2018 12:46:31
Eds long time lurker first time poster. Thanks for all the insight you provide.

I maybe over thinking this but I see the premier league homegrown rule having an influence on our summer transfer dealings or we need to accept a smaller squad of senior players.

Some of the homegrown players are on the periphery and not getting game time
Sturridge
Flanagan
Ward
Clyne
So if they leave I assume we just won't replace. Ward may be the exception unless one of the young keepers could be third choice.
But if Milner or Lallana leave it may not be as simple as getting a non-homegrown replacement.

Are we looking at any homegrown qualified players currently?

{Ed002's Note - welcome GR. the club is constrained to having 17 non home grown players over 21 and the club won’t be looking to replace players who are not in the first team plans - so Flanagan will not be replaced. Clyne is apparently clear of injury but far from match fit, if he were to leave he might need replacing but the club may feel they have sufficient cover. One would expect a youngster to perhaps replace Sturridge but givens DS and DI don’t get much time perhaps they will get more of a look in. If Ward moves common sense would be to replace him with an older experienced player - HG would be a onus. But in general clubs will keep an eye on HG players - but I rather doubt the key additions this summer will be HG.

1.) 26 Feb 2018
26 Feb 2018 15:31:01
Thanks Ed I missed Danny Ings. I would be happy with quality over quantity and could not think of any HG players except perhaps Butland that would be available and improve the squad.

{Ed002's Note - I don’t think Butland is at the top of the list, but we will see.}

2.) 26 Feb 2018
26 Feb 2018 16:12:34
I think we will still be well stocked on the HG front -

Woodburn
TAA
Gomez
Ojo
Hendo
Milner (Possible)
Robertson (Does he count pre and post brexit? )
Lallana
OX
Solanke
Wilson (Prob be sold)

{Ed002's Note - Robertson is not HG.}

3.) 27 Feb 2018
26 Feb 2018 23:29:34
Why not ed, not questioning you just interested?

{Ed002's Note - Because he did not spend three years playing in England between 16 and 21.}

4.) 27 Feb 2018
27 Feb 2018 08:44:36
Karius is homegrown, I think.