Top 5 underrated young players this season | Premier League 2019-20

#1 Bukayo Saka - Arsenal

Arsenal FC v Eintracht Frankfurt: Group F - UEFA Europa League

In what has been a grim domestic season for Arsenal, with Unai Emery getting the sack midway through the season to be replaced by former club captain Mikel Arteta, Bukayo Saka has been one of the bright spots for the Gunners, as the 18-year-old has enhanced his reputation with a string of top drawer performances.

Primarily a left-sided attacker, Saka has been deployed as a left full-back under the Spaniard and the youngster has impressed in an unfamiliar position for the Gunners, whilst also chipping in with 3 goals and 9 assist in 27 appearances across all competitions.

Saka is blessed with a wand of a left foot and his electric pace coupled with his crossing ability makes him a threat down the flank, as he continues to keep Sead Kolasinac out of the starting XI for the North London side.

Arsenal's season has been marred with inconsistency and a change of regime, but Saka's emergence has been a silver lining for them, as he looks set to become a key player for club and country in the coming years.

The 18-year-old has just over a year left on his contract and is reportedly on the radar of several top clubs across Europe, including Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Liverpool. Arsenal will want to tie down Saka to a long term contract and it remains to be seen if the youngster commits his future to the club, after coming through the ranks at the Arsenal academy.