The Coffee Shop Talent Drain: A Pattern Emerges in Italy and Beyond The loan move of Leeds United goalkeeper Davide Perri to Torino highlights a worrying trend in football.
It also raises questions about the relationship between top flight clubs and their scouting networks. Perri's departure from Elland Road is not an isolated incident.
In recent years, several young players have moved from English Premier League clubs to Serie A teams on loan or permanently. The question is: what drives this talent drain?