I don't think it is, tbh. It's the Southampton system - play them really young and they get over-valued, based on 'potential'.
None of Walcott, AOC, Chambers, etc went for as much as they did because they were THAT good, just because they were playing at so young.
Last year there were reports...
I'd do it, not just for sporting, but also for cynical financial reasons.
Any 17/18 year old with a dozen (fleeting substitute) appearances at Premier League level, is AUTOMATICALLY valued at about £10m!
Give Connolly a few minutes. If he's amazing, brilliant for all concerned. If he's even...