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4. Vilius Piliukaitis

Vilius Piliukaitis 
Vilius Piliukaitis

Several Premier League Heavy weights are scouting this Lithuania wonder kid including Arsenal. Despite being only 17, he had already made several heads turn with his performance in front of the opposition's goal. He can create chances and can play as a forward too.

Arsenal know that he can't directly be involved in their starting XI's or not even warming the substitute bench, but they know that Piliukaitis has similiar potential like Jordan Sancho and Kylian Mbappe.

Piliukaitis started his career in his homeland with FK Panevezys before making a move to England by signing a deal with Blackburn Rovers. Having played in 4 Under 18 Premier League matches, he has scored 3 times and assisted another 4 times.

According to Rovers source : “Vilius has emerged as one of the best young players we have seen in years, they knew he was talented before he arrived but he has surpassed expectations massively and now it is little surprise that the interest is so high.”

Age : 17

Position - Central Midfield

Current Club - On Loan at Blackburn U18

Transfer Market Value - not known

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Edited by Emeka Monyei
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