In just two weeks time, Jack will be legally allowed to be approached by
foreign clubs about a pre-contract agreement
regarding a summer move, and I am sure there will be many English
clubs making discreet enquiries through his agent on the sly, especially during the transfer window when there will be myriad meetings between
clubs and various agents.
but let's say that player isn't held in high
regard, so now the
club has to choose between him and some other
foreign player to exclude from the squad.