5. Sheyi Ojo (Liverpool)
The Liverpool youngster is a classy forward who was developed by MK Dons before he joined Liverpool at the age of 14 when he was already a regular face at MK Dons main team training ground.
He played on loan in the second round of the league for Wigan Athletic before he returned to Liverpool.
The 18-year-old forward showed his quality when he grabbed the match winner in Liverpool’s last pre-season game against Swindon Town this past weekend.
This England U18 international was the joint top scorer alongside fellow Liverpool winger Harry Wilson and he has played for England at U16, U17 and U18 levels.
4. Dominic Solanke (Chelsea)
The Chelsea youngster was a revelation in the 2014/2015 season as he got his chance to feature in the EPL and Champions League. He is one of the brightest stars in the reserve team of Chelsea that may now be a more regular face with the main team this season.
He made his professional debut as a substitute for Oscar in the 73rd minute when Chelsea beat NK Maribor 6-0 in a Champions League game to become the youngest player to debut in the Champions League.
He scored over 40 goals for Chelsea youth team and the 17-year-old forward has played for England U16, U17 and U18 teams.
3. Kelechi Iheanacho (Manchester City)
After an impressive performance for Manchester City's second team, the Nigeria U20 star has again shone in pre-season with the first-team squad, scoring two goals and providing an assist.
The departure of Stevan Jovetic and now Edin Dzeko will most certainly improve his first-team chances.
The 18-year-old forward was the main reason Nigeria won FIFA U17 World Cup in 2013 and was subsequently named CAF most promising player of the year in Africa same year.
At whatever level, Kelechi has proved he knows his way to goal, and now he only needs a chance at the Etihad to shine in the glamorous EPL.
2. Jordon Femi Ibe (Liverpool)
The youngster is one the players already tipped to excel in the EPL this season. He is seen as a perfect replacement for Raheem Sterling, who has moved on to Manchester City on a record transfer fee.
Ibe did well towards the end of last season when he was recalled from Wycombe Wanderer, and he has gone on to do well in the pre-season that it is little wonder Super Eagles new coach Sunday Oliseh will this week meet with him in England to convince him his future is with Nigeria and not England, who he has represented at various age-grade levels.
1. Dele Alli (Tottenham Hotspur)
Tottenham Hotspur new boy will be a star at the London club, if given enough playing time to showcase his unquestionable talent.
The 19-year-old midfielder was impressive with MK Dons in League One, where he scored 16 goals in 2014/2015 season and helped the team to secure promotion to the English Championship.
He cost Spurs £5 million and has been involved in the team’s pre-season build-up.
Manager Mauricco Pochettino has been known to give youngsters a good run and if Dele enjoys such a run, he will also be one player with Nigerian roots the fans will be cheering for in the new season.
He has represented England at youth levels, but he is still eligible to play for Nigeria, which makes him an even more exciting prospect.
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