5 loanees to watch out for in the Premier League this season (2021-22)

Gallagher and Saul could have big impacts
Gallagher and Saul could have big impacts

#3 Francisco Trincão

Trincao could light up the Molineux if he finds his feet
Trincao could light up the Molineux if he finds his feet

The Premier League will be home to another exciting young talent this season in the form of Francisco Trincão. Wolverhampton Wanderers secured the services of Trincao on loan for the season from Barcelona.

With the signing of Trincão, Wolves have added yet another Portuguese talent to their arsenal. The 21-year-old arrived in the Premier League in search of regular minutes, which was scarce at Camp Nou.

Trincão arrives in the Premier League with a fair amount of expectations on his shoulder. The Portuguese is no stranger to it though, ever since his big money move from Braga following a breakout 2019-20 season there.

Having started his career with Braga B, it wasn't long before he was called up to the first team, helping them to a cup win in his second season there. Soon enough, Barcelona came knocking and signed him for a reported €31 million.

Wolves have got an exciting young winger in their hands. With his quick feet and technique of the highest quality Trincão could be a key asset for them.

It'll be interesting to see the partnership he could potentially form with Adama Traore and Pedro Neto, who is a long-time friend from their youth days. Barcelona have also inserted an option to buy Trincao at £25m, which could be exercised by Wolves if he impresses in the Premier League for them.


#2 Billy Gilmour

Gilmour is expected to be involved regularly at Norwich
Gilmour is expected to be involved regularly at Norwich

Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour has been signed on a season-long loan by Norwich. The Scottish international has already settled into his new team, starting all three of Norwich's games in the Premier League.

Fondly nicknamed the "Scottish Iniesta," he is already tipped for big things in his career and considered the future of Scotland and Chelsea in the middle of the park.

Having made his debut for Chelsea at the age of 18 under Frank Lampard, Gilmour has always impressed whenever he's had the opportunity to play. Game time has been hard to come by under Thomas Tuchel even though the German has always spoken highly of him.

Due to Chelsea's immense talent in midfield, the decision to send him on loan to a Premier League side for the season was eventually taken this term.

The 20-year-old will definitely be a regular in midfield playing in the green and yellow at Carrow Road. Chelsea will surely be hoping he has a great season for the Canaries, racking up the much-needed minutes to return and be a potential starter for the Blues.


#1 Saúl Niguez

Saul's loan move stretched out to the final hours of the transfer window
Saul's loan move stretched out to the final hours of the transfer window

Chelsea managed to bring in Saúl Niguez on loan in the dying hours of deadline day to complete their summer recruitments. A season long loan with an option to buy at £30 million next summer has been agreed with Atlético Madrid.

Barcelona were also interested in the player but it was the Premier League side who sealed his signature after weeks of speculation.

Having fallen down the pecking order at Atlético, this move to the Premier League would be an opportunity to revive his career which looked very promising at one stage.

Saúl has spent almost his whole career at Atlético having come through their ranks, breaking into the first team and becoming a midfield mainstay for years. He's been a vital part of their European campaigns, scoring many important goals for them along the way.

Saúl thrived under Diego Siemone in the early years, who has tried him in different roles recently amid the arrival of other players who've been preferred over him. He's always fitted the tag of a complete midfielder - someone who can run, pass and tackle. Saul will be hoping he can do a lot of that with Chelsea in the Premier League.

Chelsea's midfield looks one of the strongest in Europe but concerns regarding its depth were a worry given the club is looking to compete across competitions this term.

Saúl could easily deputize for one of the two midfield roles that Thomas Tuchel likes to play in his formation. The Spanish international will be hoping to find space in Chelsea's first team in his preferred position and help them to the Premier League title they hope to achieve.

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