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Column: How Brexit changed the transfer landscape and shaped new markets for clubs to source talent from

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Players, agents and clubs alike have been impacted by the change in transfer regulations as a result of Brexit. Continental teams have been handed a significant advantage compared to English sides in search for young talent.

Two years on since the GBE requirements have been introduced, the knock-on effects of the system are starting to take shape.

Why it matters: Clubs throughout football are having to change their approach to the transfer window as markets become both enlarged and restricted.

The perspective: Teams are still adapting to new rules and those who implement innovative scouting frameworks stand the best chance of recruitment success

14 December 2022 - 4:43 PM

With the January transfer window just around the corner, clubs will be looking to get down to business after months of planning, scouting and budgeting.

Despite post-Brexit transfer rules and regulations being nothing new, clubs have still seen deals fall through at the last minute due to work permit issues.

Just last summer Justin Kluivert was refused a work permit despite an

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