# English midfielders in high demand after two record transfer deals

Two English midfielders have been transferred for record fees within a month, highlighting the premium clubs place on homegrown talent. The trend underscores the sustained high value and demand for English players in top European leagues.

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### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cr596gzy8j3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:15:52 GMT