Jordan Ibe (Liverpool):
The Liverpool winger has been a source of pride for the most avid Reds fans for a few years now. His development couldn’t come at a better time with Raheem Sterling now gone to City. Ibe ,19, is fast, strong and can skip past defenders with ease as he demonstrated during a loan spell at Derby last year.
With his keen sense of balance, agility and a delicate touch, many Liverpool fans, including Reds legend John Aldridge, believe the youngster has more potential than Sterling, whose touch has been less than perfect at times and his shooting erratic to say the least.
Liverpool have signed some top attacking talent so far this summer such as James Milner and Roberto Firmino and they have been linked with more such as Lyon’s Lacazette and Villa striker Christian Benteke.
With the new arrivals keen to nail down a starting place it remains to be seen if Ibe will be given much playing time. However, Ibe has shone for Liverpool’s youth teams for many years and if the young winger is given an opportunity, don’t be surprised to see him seize it with both hands and not let go.
James Wilson (Manchester United):
Wilson, who is just seven days older than Ibe, has already proven his quality at Old Trafford, scoring twice on his debut against Hull at the end of the 2013/14 season. The young striker started three Premier League games last season, netting three times.
With the departure of Robin Van Persie, Wilson will be keen to show Van Gaal he’s got what it takes to replace the Dutchman. With Wilson’s eye for goal, pace and attacking intuition, he looks the ideal replacement for Van Persie.
There is no doubt that Wilson has the talent to go all the way. The question remains, can he nail down a place in the team this season or will he be restricted to coming off the bench? He is certainly one to watch.
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Reece Oxford (West Ham):
The young Hammer was coveted by the Premier League’s top clubs, including Chelsea, Arsenal and Man United until he recently signed a new contract at Upton Park. He became West Ham’s youngest ever player when, at just 16 years and 198 days, he started in midfield in the Hammers’ 3-0 Europa League first qualifying round win over Lusitans.
Despite being called a defensive player, Oxford looked composed in the West Ham midfield. His calm demeanour on the ball and ability to pick out a pass made West Ham fans purr as they watched their young star flourish on the European stage.
Oxford showed his versatility later in the game, dropping back to centre half. With his versatility and composure in both defence and midfield, Oxford looks set to be a future star. However, with West Ham’s calendar packed full of action at home and abroad this season, Oxford could be given an opportunity sooner than we think.
The Liverpool winger has been a source of pride for the most avid Reds fans for a few years now. His development couldn’t come at a better time with Raheem Sterling now gone to City. Ibe ,19, is fast, strong and can skip past defenders with ease as he demonstrated during a loan spell at Derby last year.
With his keen sense of balance, agility and a delicate touch, many Liverpool fans, including Reds legend John Aldridge, believe the youngster has more potential than Sterling, whose touch has been less than perfect at times and his shooting erratic to say the least.
“I think he’s got as much, if not more, potential than Raheem and will go on to be a better player,” said the former Reds striker.
Liverpool have signed some top attacking talent so far this summer such as James Milner and Roberto Firmino and they have been linked with more such as Lyon’s Lacazette and Villa striker Christian Benteke.
With the new arrivals keen to nail down a starting place it remains to be seen if Ibe will be given much playing time. However, Ibe has shone for Liverpool’s youth teams for many years and if the young winger is given an opportunity, don’t be surprised to see him seize it with both hands and not let go.
James Wilson (Manchester United):
Wilson, who is just seven days older than Ibe, has already proven his quality at Old Trafford, scoring twice on his debut against Hull at the end of the 2013/14 season. The young striker started three Premier League games last season, netting three times.
With the departure of Robin Van Persie, Wilson will be keen to show Van Gaal he’s got what it takes to replace the Dutchman. With Wilson’s eye for goal, pace and attacking intuition, he looks the ideal replacement for Van Persie.
There is no doubt that Wilson has the talent to go all the way. The question remains, can he nail down a place in the team this season or will he be restricted to coming off the bench? He is certainly one to watch.
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Reece Oxford (West Ham):
The young Hammer was coveted by the Premier League’s top clubs, including Chelsea, Arsenal and Man United until he recently signed a new contract at Upton Park. He became West Ham’s youngest ever player when, at just 16 years and 198 days, he started in midfield in the Hammers’ 3-0 Europa League first qualifying round win over Lusitans.
Despite being called a defensive player, Oxford looked composed in the West Ham midfield. His calm demeanour on the ball and ability to pick out a pass made West Ham fans purr as they watched their young star flourish on the European stage.
Oxford showed his versatility later in the game, dropping back to centre half. With his versatility and composure in both defence and midfield, Oxford looks set to be a future star. However, with West Ham’s calendar packed full of action at home and abroad this season, Oxford could be given an opportunity sooner than we think.
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