Rogues Gallery wrote:He was originally from Widnes academy, so would a transfer fee have to be paid?
yes.
if he is out of contract, and under age 21, the rules are:
"A sum equivalent to the sum of £100 per week of training and education invested in the Player and a further lump sum of £5,000 if the Player attains 20/25 status.
In all cases training and education is deemed to start from the date on which the Player signs a professional contract with the club and end on 30 November after the Player reaches the age of 21 and to last for forty eight weeks each year."