4 highly-rated young footballers who will need to prove their worth next season

Kevin Strootman

Anticipation in making intelligent interceptions rather than tackling and with a great range of passing, he is the central midfielder that every team needs. At the age of 23, Strootman has grown into a dependable midfielder with a fantastic understanding of the game. Strootman continued his impressive run in the UEFA European U-21 championships, although he has earned his place in the Dutch main team. Another player linked with a move to United, he would be the perfect fit for the reigning EPL champions.

Notable mentions: Wilfried Zaha, André Schürrle, Christian Eriksen, Romelu Lukaku.