Premier League mulls quotas to scout talent

LONDON: The Premier League is considering adopting a "home-grown player rule" that sets a quota of locally trained players for its clubs in a bid to bolster England's national team.

In a document submitted to Britain's sports minister, the country's top clubs including Manchester United and Chelsea back the rule adopted by European soccer body UEFA but reject world body FIFA's so-called 6+5 rule with curbs based on nationality.

"Reflecting the need to encourage the development of local talent and to be confident that the future supply of England-qualified players is at least as good as at present, our clubs have already indicated in principle support for a home grown player quota to be applied to Premier League matches," the document, seen by Reuters, said.