Boyhood

Everton reject £25m offer from Chelsea for Barkley

The 23-year-old has turned down a new deal at his boyhood club. His situation is further complicated by a serious hamstring injury which could keep him out for three months.

Transfer: Ozil's new club confirmed after Fenerbahce terminates his contract

The German midfielder has wasted no time in finding a new club, after his move back to his boyhood team went sour. Ozil joined Fenerbahce in January 2021 after Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, froze him out of his playing squad.

Transfer: Liverpool midfielder snubs new contract, set to join Barcelona

Liverpool midfielder, Georginio Wijnaldum, will reject the club's offer of a new contract, in a bid to realise his boyhood ambition of playing for Barcelona, the UK Mirror reports.

Messi reacts after winning another trophy with PSG

Recall that Messi won the French Ligue 1 title with PSG last season after joining the club from his boyhood club, Barcelona.

EPL: Ighalo names three Man Utd players he would have loved to play with

A boyhood United fan, Ighalo was a child when Sir Alex Ferguson's side lifted the FA Cup, Premier League and Champions League.

Transfer: Ozil's new club agrees to pay £8million of his wages

Ozil is a boyhood Fenerbahce fan and the Turkish club are confident they can bring the midfielder in, on loan for the season.

EPL: Man City to make Foden highest-paid British player

In 2022, Foden committed his long-term future to his boyhood club by agreeing a five-year contract worth in excess of £200,000-a-week including bonuses. However, City want to reward him with a significantly improved new deal this summer.

Transfer: Unai Emery tells Arsenal board to "break the bank" for Zaha

Palace will play hardball with any potential suitors for the 26-year-old Ivory Coast international, who is a boyhood Arsenal supporter.

Transfer: Anything is possible - Aguero speaks on Messi leaving PSG for Barcelona

Messi has been linked with a return to his boyhood club Barcelona when his contract with PSG expires in June 2023.

EPL: I'll talk to his parents - Evra reveals Chelsea forward let Man Utd down

Evra said he would need to talk to Palmer's parents because the youngster is a boyhood Manchester United fan. Palmer emerged from Manchester City's academy before joining Chelsea in a £42.5million deal last summer transfer window.

Transfer: Marcelo's contract terminated

He then signed with Olympiacos for a season before returning to Brazil last year to don the colours of his boyhood club, Fluminense.

Ighalo takes decision on leaving Man Utd for PSG

The Nigerian striker has netted five goals in 18 appearances since moving to Old Trafford in January 2020 and is delighted to be representing his boyhood club.

EPL: I was angry watching Man Utd - Ighalo

The former Super Eagles striker is a boyhood United fan and signed for the Red Devils in January on a six-month loan. Ighalo is now determined to help put things right as part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad.

Again, former Chelsea, Bayern star, Robben announces retirement

Former Chelsea and Bayern Munich winger, Arjen Robben, has announced his retirement from playing football for a second time after a spell with boyhood club, Groningen.

Man City set to break EPL transfer record by signing Grealish

The 25-year-old enjoyed another superb season for his boyhood club, scoring six goals and providing 10 assists. Grealish finished with these numbers, despite being ruled out with injury for three months towards the end of the campaign.

Former Real Madrid left-back, Marcelo announced retirement

Marcelo then re-joined his boyhood club Fluminense in 2023.

EPL: New owners to double salary of Chelsea midfielder after takeover

They also claim Mount is happy to commit his long-term future to his boyhood club, as they look to build a team around him that can compete with Manchester City and Liverpool.

Transfer: What Zaha said about Arsenal move ahead of AFCON last-16 clash

Zaha, who scored in a 4-1 victory over Namibia on Monday, is keen to push through a move to his boyhood club this summer. Asked about Arsenal's £40m offer, Zaha told On Sport: "I have no comment on it.