As the 2026-27 Premier League season kicks off, Sport’s team of TV and radio commentators have identified thirteen players they believe are set to make a significant impact. Following in the footsteps of previous breakout stars like Nico O’Reilly, Igor Thiago, and Eli Junior Kroupi, this diverse group of new signings, young talents, and emerging prospects are the ones to watch over the coming months.
Among the notable arrivals is 18-year-old Dutch midfielder Steur. In 2025, he earned the Abdelhak Nouri Trophy, Ajax’s prestigious annual award for their top academy player. Steve Bower notes that while Newcastle United faced a summer of midfield departures, they secured Steur early in a deal potentially worth £23 million. Having made 25 appearances for Ajax last season, Steur is viewed as a fearless talent who, while perhaps not an immediate starter, possesses the personality to thrive in the Premier League alongside established players like Lewis Miley.
Coventry City has made a potentially shrewd investment in 20-year-old Ghanaian midfielder Yirenkyi, signing him from Danish side FC Nordsjaelland for a club-record fee of approximately £25 million. A product of Ghana’s ‘Right To Dream Academy’, Yirenkyi was named the Danish Superliga’s Young Player of the Year last season. Commentator John Murray and Conor McNamara highlight his versatility, noting his ability to play across the back line or in midfield, as evidenced by his performance for Ghana at the World Cup, where he scored a 95th-minute winner against Panama.
Crystal Palace has bolstered their defense by signing 27-year-old Spaniard Mingueza on a free transfer after his contract with Celta Vigo expired. A product of Barcelona’s La Masia academy, Mingueza brings experience from his 66 appearances for the Catalan club. Conor McNamara suggests that with Daniel Munoz’s future at Selhurst Park uncertain, Mingueza serves as a ready-made replacement, though his versatility allows him to operate anywhere across the back line should Munoz remain.
Aston Villa’s 17-year-old striker Madjo is another name generating significant buzz, despite an injury delaying his start to the campaign. Born in London to Cameroonian parents and raised in Luxembourg, the teenager has switched his international allegiance to England. Guy Mowbray and Steve Bower describe him as a powerful striker with a frame that has drawn early, albeit premature, comparisons to Erling Haaland. With Villa competing in the Champions League, the presence of experienced strikers like Ollie Watkins and Tammy Abraham, combined with Unai Emery’s coaching, provides an ideal environment for his development.
In the defensive ranks, 18-year-old Australian centre-back Herrington is one to monitor following his move from Major League Soccer’s Colorado Rapids. Conor McNamara, who watched Herrington play for Australia at the World Cup, praised his calm assurance. Despite the pressure of missing a crucial penalty during Australia’s World Cup elimination, his willingness to step up at such a young age suggests a maturity beyond his years.
Bournemouth continues its tradition of identifying defensive talent with the signing of 19-year-old Serbian international Veljko Milosavljevic. Tom Gayle notes that the club has successfully integrated low-profile recruits like Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez, and Illia Zabarnyi in the past, and they hope Milosavljevic will follow a similar trajectory as he adjusts to the demands of the Premier League. The report also notes that sport’s TV and radio commentators have picked 13 players they believe are worth watching out for over the next few months. The report also notes that wonder kids or late bloomers, here are some unfamiliar faces of all ages who might make a name for themselves in the new campaign, whether they are new signings. The report also notes that age: 18 Position: Centre-midfield Country: Netherlands. The report also notes that previous winners include Wesley Sneijder, Rafael van der Vaart, Christian Eriksen and Ryan Gravenberch. The report also notes that particularly in the midfield area, but here’s someone they brought in early on – before Eddie Howe left – in a deal that could be worth up to £23m, steve Bower: There has been a lot of talk this summer about Newcastle players departing. The report also notes that and he made 25 appearances for them in all competitions in the end, i saw Steur play in Europe for Ajax last season. The report also notes that is two-footed and has lovely passing ability, he can either play in defensive midfield or a bit further forward. The report also notes that as we know, to come from the Dutch league into the Premier League as a teenager, and also to arrive at a club in transition with a new manager, obviously it is a big step up.
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