- This season, Manchester City have a number of promising young players.
- It will be interesting to see if Toby Collyer can follow in the footsteps of his seniors Garnacho and Mainoo.
- Trey Neon could be in contention for a regular start as Liverpool struggle to make any signings
10. Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City)
Luckily for the 19-year-old and Manchester City, the first-team squad were busy with international duty, allowing Nico O’Reilly to show off his skills in pre-season, and show the fans just how good this youngster is. O’Reilly is an
attacking midfielder who has been a key player for City’s academy and has captained the club to the Youth League title.
During pre-season, O’Reilly was given the opportunity by Pep Guardiola to man the โปรโมชั่น ufabet team’s midfield, and he performed exceptionally well, particularly in the game against Barcelona, where he scored. He also impressed in the Community Shield against Manchester United , and Pep has now admitted that O’Reilly will definitely get a chance in the first half of the season.
9. Yankuba Minteh (Brighton & Hove Albion)
Jankuba Minteh is one of Brighton’s new wide forwards this season, with the Seagulls splashing out £30m on the Gambian after failing to impress at Premier League rivals Newcastle United. Having signed Minteh from Odense
BK in 2023, the Magpies never gave him a chance to play in a competitive game before sending him on loan to Feyenoord last season, where he exploded with 11 goals and six assists in all competitions. The player’s strengths lie not only in his ability to score goals, but also
in his ability to dribble the ball forward, making 91 of the most dribbles in the Eredivisie last season. It will be interesting to see how formidable Brighton’s wide players will be if they play on the opposite flank of Kaoru Mitoma.
8. Omari Hutchinson (Ipswich Town)
A youngster who has been making headlines online for a few years now, Omari Hutchinson has been left out of Chelsea’s project and has been linked with a move to Ipswich Town, where he impressed on loan last season. Hutchinson has spent time in the youth
system at a number of clubs, including Charlton Athletic, Arsenal and Chelsea. But the 2024/25 season could finally see him become a regular starter at the top level.
Last season, Hutchinson scored 11 goals and provided six assists as Ipswich Town secured promotion to the Premier League, and the 20-year-old is versatile enough to play in any position, from centre-back to centre-forward.
7. James McAtee (Manchester City)
McAtee may not be new to the Premier League, having spent last season at a struggling Sheffield United side that struggled to win any games. Nevertheless, he managed five goals and four assists in all competitions. “When you play in the Premier League against a
team that’s struggling to get out of the top flight you get something special. I’m looking forward to seeing Macca (McAtee) play. He’s someone I’ve been keeping a close eye on and I’m excited to see how he fits into this team.” Those
were the words of Pep Guardiola, which speaks volumes about McAtee’s status and if he can impress when given the chance he has, his future at City can be bright.
6. Trey Neony (Liverpool)
The 17-year-old midfielder who made his debut for Liverpool ‘s first team last season, under new manager Arne Slot, Neoni may have a chance to start as the Dutchman seems to have a special liking for the player. Neoni has played in four pre-season games for Liverpool, where he has dominated midfield at the age of 17, and he even impressed the referee with his goal against Sevilla. With Liverpool yet to make any signings and a lack of depth in midfield, Neoni, who is calm beyond his years and has good passing ability, has a high chance of playing in the Premier League.
5. Toby Collyer (Manchester United)
Despite their poor form over the years, one thing that Manchester United and Erik Ten Hag have proven to be good at is pushing talented youngsters to the Premier League. Whether it’s Alejandro Garnacho or Kobbie Mainoo, who have now officially taken up regular places in the team, or the latest being the youngster ‘Toby Collyer’, whose skills are very interesting to watch. Collyer
is a defensive midfielder, a position that Manchester United are currently having problems with, and manager Erik Ten Hag has previously praised the youngster in the media, making Collyer’s future even more interesting. Although Collyer’s
style is still too raw for the English top league, if he is properly honed, he looks like he could follow in his seniors’ footsteps and make it to the first team permanently.
4. Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace)
Many people must be familiar with the name Adam Wharton. Last season, he left an impressive performance for Crystal Palace in the second half of the season, which led to his name being named in the England national team for Euro 2024.
Although he did not play a single game in Germany, Wharton is still one step closer to success. And of course, he will return to play for the Crystal Palace team with more experience. In addition, the departure of star player Michael Olise will inevitably make Wharton work harder, meaning that fans will get to see more of his form. The
2024/25 season should be a good opportunity for the 20-year-old defensive midfielder to play continuously in the English top league, as well as the opportunity to join the England national team again after Gareth Southgate announced his retirement.
3. Mikey Moore (Tottenham Hotspur)
Mikey Moore has been in Tottenham Hotspur ‘s academy since the age of nine and has progressed through the ranks as a forward, most commonly on the left wing, and made his Premier League debut against Manchester City last season. Moore has mostly been involved in Spurs’
Under-18s this season, where he has scored 16 goals and provided nine assists in all competitions for the club, and has also earned a place in the England Under-17s squad.
Moore may not have been given a first-team place in Ange Postecoglou’s side yet, but his talent and his displays in pre-season have seen him hailed by Spurs fans as the best product of the academy since Harry Kane.
2. Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal)
In the 2022/23 season, Ethan Nwaneri made his Premier League debut at the age of 15 years and 181 days, making him the youngest player in Premier League history to date. Since then, Nwaneri’s name has been on the minds of fans and scouts alike. Although the
17-year-old did not make a senior appearance for a long time after that, he was still a key player for the Gunners’ youth team last season, scoring 18 goals and providing four assists in all competitions, and even playing against West Ham United in the Premier League last season. Nwaneri’s
strengths include his technical prowess, understanding the game plan and making good decisions, and Mikel Arteta has already hinted that he will not block any youngsters’ chances if they perform impressively.
1. Oscar Bobb (Manchester City)
It’s not often that a Manchester City youngster makes the headlines in England and that’s exactly what Oscar Bobb did last season, and Pep Guardiola seems to be a big fan of the youngster. At 20, Bobb has not only captured the attention of City
fans but is also a household name among England supporters. He is a rising star in the same vein as Phil Foden and his skills are also a concern for opposing defenders. Bobb made 26 first-team appearances last season, and
pretty much every competition City played in. So, he could be the man to replace Julian Alvarez this season, with Pep Guardiola likely to appoint him as a potential replacement on the right flank. Unfortunately, Bobb has struggled with an injury and could be out for a while before returning.