top-flight

The Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1 have experienced the same downward trend as England's top flight, and only La Liga has enjoyed a small uptick this season - to 55 minutes and 14 seconds from 55 minutes and 10 seconds two seasons ago.

V'landys also questioned the decision to expand the top flight from 12 to 14 clubs from the start of next season.

Now he is helping find players to improve a side managed by former Chelsea, Arsenal and Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas in Italy's top flight.

While the global appeal of the Premier League would attract the biggest set of eyes, the demanding and physical nature of England's top flight may not suit a player of the Brazilian's inexperience.

The former Wales international replaced Nathan Jones as Luton boss in November 2022 and in his first season in charge led the club to the Premier League for the first time, although they had previously enjoyed spells in the English top flight before it was renamed.