5 Best Young Players Who Could Make a Move This Summer
Despite the 2024 Euros being well underway, the transfer deals and rumours are still in their peaks.
While some older players, like Real Madrid’s Toni Kroos, are retiring, room is being created for young talents to make their move to some of the big clubs.
Therefore, here are five young players you might not know yet, who could make a move this summer.
Leny Yoro - Lille
Leny Yoro, possibly the most talked about young talent in the world right now is very likely to make a move this summer.
The 18-year-old Frenchman plays as a centre-back for Ligue 1 side Lille and has been, despite his young age, a regular starter for the club in the last season.
Victoire nette ✔️ On repart de l’avant 💪🏾
— Leny yoro (@leny_yoro) February 18, 2024
Allez Lille 🔴
#GodDid pic.twitter.com/MeASHDeLxH
Yoro has been with the ‘Les Dogues’ since his youth and according to Transfermarkt, reached a market value of €50m.
During the past season, his performances have been recognised by top clubs such as Bayern Munich, Paris Saint Germain and Liverpool, who were all hoping to sign the France U21 international.
Yoro mentioned before that his preferred option are Champions League winners Real Madrid and according to Fabrizio Romano, who Football Park rate as a tier one in reliability, the defender has agreed to personal terms with the club and is now just waiting for the club to make a decision.
Although no contract has been signed yet and no official announcement about a possible transfer has yet been made, the likelihood of Yoro leaving Lille to join the Spanish side is high.
🌟🇫🇷 Real Madrid remain the favorite destination of Leny Yoro, waiting for club's decision on whether they want to proceed with the deal or not.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 22, 2024
Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain remain very active in talks for Yoro.
PSG are not giving up, as well as Liverpool and Man United. pic.twitter.com/ZVCWO7iiF8
Joshua Zirkzee - FC Bologna
Joshua Zirkzee is another player who is very likely to leave his current club, FC Bologna, this summer to explore his skills elsewhere.
The 23-year-old has played for Bayern Munich's youth team and had a couple of appearances for their first team before going on loan to Parma Calcio and RSC Anderlecht for one year each.
He joined the Italian side in 2022 and still has a contract with them until 2026, but the release clause in his contract allows him to leave the club sooner.
The Dutch international has been especially linked with AC Milan and a move to them seems most likely at this current stage.
There have been talks about the midfielder going back to his old club, Bayern, but this now seems rather unlikely.
He wasn’t able to make his mark at Bayern, but Joshua Zirkzee has cemented his status as one of the most complete young strikers in Europe and led Bologna to the Champions League.
— Zach Lowy (@ZachLowy) June 7, 2024
With a €40m release clause, he’s primed for a big move this summer — but where? https://t.co/kvqGEw1qwZ
Baylee Dipepa - Port Vale
Manchester United are reportedly leading the race in signing Baylee Dipepa, an EFL striker for Port Vale.
Dipepa only signed his first professional contract with the club in January but regardless, a transfer is likely for him in the summer, as he impressed with his performance in the 22 matches he played for Port Vale last season.
The 17-year-old has raised interest from big clubs like West Ham, Aston Villa and Borussia Dortmund but English side Manchester United are supposedly closest to pursuing a transfer with him.
Although United have a decent striker with Rasmus Hojlund, a back-up is necessary as Mason Greenwood is leaving the club on a mutual agreement.
💣#MUFC 🔴🏴
— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) May 26, 2024
Manchester United are leading the race to sign 17-year-old Port Vale forward Baylee Dipepa, with the England Under-17 international also wanted by Newcastle, West Ham, RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund and Aston Villa. https://t.co/JMslKfDdD0 pic.twitter.com/jkjl7fK0ix
Omari Kellyman - Aston Villa
Omari Kellyman has signed his first professional contract with Aston Villa in September 2022. Now, Chelsea are interested in signing the 18-year-old for a reportedly £19m.
Kellyman joined Villa from Derby County in 2022 and ever since gained attention from other clubs. He also plays for England U19 national team.
Apparently, a broad agreement has already been made with the English side but personal terms and details are yet to be finalized.
The English international only had two appearances for Villa’s first team where he got subbed on in the games against Crystal Palace and Manchester City but Chelsea apparently want to sign him to work with him long-term and make him a starter for the club.
🚨🔵 Ian Maatsen to Aston Villa for £37.m fee and Omari Kellyman to Chelsea for £19m will be formally completed as separate deals.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 22, 2024
Chelsea were planning to sign one player from Villa with Academy talent being strong possibility.
Kellyman, close to #CFC as @Matt_Law_DT reports. pic.twitter.com/BcE802Ncqu
Jobe Bellingham - Sunderland
Last but not least, Sunderland’s Jobe Bellingham has been linked with multiple clubs he could possibly join this summer.
The 18-year-old midfielder only joined Sunderland for the 2023/24 season but has played an important role for the club ever since his signing: He has played in 45 matches in the Championship and managed to score seven goals.
Bellingham has not been in the spotlight too much yet, as his older brother, Jude Bellingham received the most media attention of the family with his move to Champions League winners Real Madrid last season.
Nonetheless, the younger brother has certainly impressed and there are rumours that he might join Premier League’s Crystal Palace.
Furthermore, many other clubs such as Borussia Dortmund, Brentford and Tottenham but Sunderland want to try and hold the midfielder for at least another season.
🚨 Sunderland are believed to want a fee in excess of £20m if they are to sell Jobe Bellingham.
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) June 3, 2024
Tottenham are one of the clubs interested.
(Source: @ed_aarons) pic.twitter.com/RtreVwewxA
While none of these five possible transfers have been confirmed yet, the players are young and eager to develop their career and moving to a bigger club would be the first step into gaining more attention and interest from the football world.
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