The Premier League never fails to deliver drama, excitement, and unforgettable storylines, and the upcoming 2025/26 season promises to be no different. Ahead of the new campaign, clubs are gearing up with recruitments and strategies to perform to the highest expectations.
Rayan Cherki
- Club: Manchester City
- Position: Right Winger, Attacking Midfielder
Looking to rejuvenate Manchester City’s creativity following De Bruyne’s departure, Pep Guardiola went hunting in the transfer market. He found a gem in Rayan Cherki at Lyon for a bargain price of £30.45 million. Cherki loves getting on the ball regularly and creating magic by moving up the pitch.
Plenty of eyes will be on Cherki as the Algerian tries to fit into Pep Guardiola’s system. Will Pep hinder his creativity or platform the young star to reach his true potential?
Amad Diallo
- Club: Manchester United
- Position: Right Winger, Right Wing-back
A light of ray in an otherwise disastrous 2024/25 season for the Red Devils. Amad could not only hold his head high but also saw his reputation among the fans grow.
One of the bravest players on the ball, he’d regularly progress into the final third to begin attacks. His work out of possession also contributed to a couple of goals last season. Amad may now regularly play the wing-back position in Amorim’s system following the signing of Mbeumo.
Max Dowman
- Club: Arsenal
- Position: Right Winger, Attacking Midfielder
Hale End has yet again produced an incredible talent that the world needs to keep a watch out for. At just 15 years of age, Dowman was a part of Mikel Arteta’s preseason plans. Almost reminiscent of Lamine Yamal, Dowman seemed at ease playing against seasoned pros. His ability to dribble past his opposition to get his shots off is a sign of the player’s confidence.
Considering he’s only 15 years old, he is unlikely to get a lot of playing time under Mikel Arteta. However, oppositions must be wary as the wonderkid will eagerly look to make an impact every time he steps on the pitch.
Dominic Solanke
- Club: Tottenham Hotspur
- Position: Striker
Tottenham Hotspur will be looking forward to a new start under head coach Thomas Frank. The former Brentford coach used to regularly set up his team such that the big chances fell to the man up front.
Solanke had an underwhelming maiden season at Tottenham, having missed 14 games through injury and recording only 9 Premier League goals. However, the footballing world is familiar with Solanke’s abilities, and he will be looking to transfer some of his Bournemouth glory.
Cole Palmer
- Club: Chelsea
- Position: Attacking Midfielder, Right Winger
Cole Palmer is a name every avid Premier League fan is aware of. Although he’s already incredibly well-renowned, Palmer is set to go one step further and establish himself as one of, if not the best, players in the division for the next couple of years.
He enjoyed a relatively subpar season despite scoring 15 goals and registering 8 assists. He instead established himself as a player who can do it all: carry the ball, create chances, and take shots.
Conclusion
As the countdown to the start of the Premier League 2025/26 campaign draws closer, the spotlight will inevitably fall on these players who have the potential to shape their club’s campaign. The Premier League’s magic lies in its unpredictability and how quickly narratives can shift, with players stepping up to redefine their club’s fortunes.
Written by: Thillai Ritvik
