FULHAM have retained the Category One Academy? status they have held since 2012.

MANCHESTER UNITED have appointed Lech Poznan’s Piotr Sadowski as their new Central European scout as they continue the massive overhaul of their recruitment department.

JORDI CRUYFF insists Pep Guardiola is still continuing his father’s legacy despite his record with homegrown players at Manchester City.

THE exit of Manchester City's brightest prospect seriously undermines their claims that youth would be given a platform this season.

RENE MEULENSTEEN worked with Manchester United's Academy for six years, helping develop talents including Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingaard. He told us about his methods and philosophy.

RANGERS' Academy boss explains why they chose to exit the domestic league and take on Europe's best.

SOUTHAMPTON have announced the death of their chief scout, Bill Green, at the age of 66.

FULHAM have appointed Daniel Talbot - son of Brian, the assistant director of football operations - as their senior/ European scout.

STEVE WEAVER is set to take over as Head of Norwich’s Academy at the end of September, when his gardening leave with Huddersfield Town has ended.

WEST BROM boss Tony Pulis says he wants half his team to be homegrown within the next two years - even though they have been hampered by playing Academy football “far, far too long”.

NORWICH CITY academy manager Richard Money has left the club by mutual consent as the complete overhaul of the football side of the business continues apace under Sporting Director Stuart Webber.

BLACKBURN ROVERS have appointed former player Tony Carss as their new Head of Academy Coaching.