It's so complicated. I've got no idea if we should be concentrating on producing successful teams or on player development either, hopefully the two will go hand in hand. Even if we're settling on one style of play I'd like to think we're encouraging some flexibility, both positionally and tactically, so players aren't too fazed when they get sent out on loan to play in a 4-4-2 at Port Vale or find an 80-year-old Warnock is still in charge when they're ready for the first team here.
You may be interested in this report on the Benfica academy. They've made £230m on the sale of academy products in the last 3 years, I'm sure Tan would settle for that.
https://www.theguardian.com/football...ball-transfers