8. Adam Campbell
Parent club: Newcastle United
Loaned to: Carlisle United
The young Geordie has drawn comparisons to compatriot Wayne Rooney for his style of play and has won many plaudits. Campbell won the Most Valuable Player award at the 2010 Nike Cup at Old Trafford and was also awarded Premier Player of the Tournament at the 2012 Milk Cup.
He made his senior debut for Newcastle in a Europa League game, and in doing so, became the youngest debutant for Newcastle in European competitions. He made his Premier League debut last season, and was involved in a crucial Newcastle goal against Stoke City. He also scored a brace in a friendly win this summer for the Magpies, and was subsequently sent on loan to Carlisle United. With Newcastle’s reputation of producing Number 9s over the last few years, expect Campbell to be making waves soon.
7. Ryan Tunnicliffe
Parent Club: Manchester United
Loaned to: Ipswich Town
The 20-year-old former England U-16 and U-17 player has been on the books at Manchester United since 2009. Like his hero Roy Keane, Tunnicliffe is a tough tackling midfielder who played a crucial role in the U-18 FA Youth Cup win in 2011, and was subsequently bestowed with the club’s Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award for his excellent performances.
Having returned to Manchester United following a loan spell at Peterborough, he helped the reserves win silverware and also made his first team debut in the League Cup. He was subsequently loaned to Barnsley and then to Ipswich, where he now plies his trade. He was charged for drunk driving in 2012. If he can put a lid on such misdemeanours and concentrate on his game, the Old Trafford faithful could very well be singing his name in the coming years.