Chelsea have a whole squad of players about to get stuck in the pipeline because they're addicted to signing players. City as well have the likes of Ndala leaving. In theory we could hoover them up but in reality we are skint and have Sean Dyche as manager
Its a good tactic for the young lads, use it as a football college!
You probably earn more than you would elsewhere, you are training at the best facilities, training games are probably better standard than PL2, or under 18 matches. Even for the little older lads a whole network of organized loans with feeder clubs.
Then when 18-19 hits, you don't sign a contract, leave with the tag of a City/Chelsea academy lad! And go see what offers are out there............if you believe in your ability, you will get yourself to the top table.