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In pursuit of constant game time, many Premier league youth players look out for a loan move. Many are reluctant to leave their parent club and homeland, but for a better career, experienced managers suggest a loan move as a risk worth taking.
Let us have a look at some Premier League youth players out on loan who have certainly grabbed attention.
#5 Ryan Kent
21-year-old Englishman Ryan Kent has had an instant impact for Rangers. On loan from Liverpool, Kent has three goals and two assists to his credit in eight starts. The Liverpudlian has improved the Rangers' attack immensely. Usually operated as a left-winger, Kent loves to switch sides and can also play as a midfielder.
A gifted dribbler, he also owns blistering pace which he uses to an excellent effect. Ex-Liverpool captain and Kent's current manager Steven Gerrard rates him very highly and often praises him for his dribbling skills. A genius at creating space and feeding quality crosses, Kent has become a fan favourite in no time.
The no. 14 does have a shortcoming, being not good at aerial duels. Liverpool fans will be desperate that Kent continues his excellent form but hopeful that he eventually returns to his parent club sooner or later.
#4 Filip Benkovic
A centre-back by trade, young Croat Filip Benkovic has cemented his position for Celtic. The 21-year-old has been tremendous in turning the fortunes around for the defending champions after early-season struggles. On loan from Leicester City, the 6 feet 3 inches tall defender has an astonishing six clean sheets from seven games. His incredible start to the season has helped his team reach within a point of Hearts who have played a match more.
Struggling to find any game-time early in the season, Benkovic has now solidated his name in the teamsheet following a series of sterling performances. The Hoops supporters are licking their lips after he had a stunning game in the 5-0 demolition of Hearts. He also scored a bullet header in that game. Robust in the air and with extraordinary passing success and range, the young centre-back has a reminiscence of Van Dijk. No pressure, whatsoever.
Celtic fans are hopeful of permanently signing the colossal defender, but that may turn out to be a pipe dream as The Foxes paid a hefty £13m earlier this year as reported by Sky Sports. He is a player to keep an eye on for years to come.
#3 Fikayo Tomori
Another centre-back on this list, 20-year-old Fikayo Tomori has been rock solid for Frank Lampard's high-flying Derby County. The Rams are currently 5th in the Championship but only two points off the top. The Canadian has 14 starts in the league till now and it seems he has firmly established himself as the top choice central defender.
The Chelsea loanee who was in the spotlight recently for scoring an own goal in the League Cup has been in superb form of late. Sublime at blocking the ball, the youngster is highly focused and loves to tackle. Tomori does not have any significant weakness but can definitely improve his passing success and well, not score an own goal again.
In a nutshell, the teenager is one of the emerging prospects of the much-maligned Chelsea's loan system. If Derby are to have any chance of finishing in the top two, they need Fikayo to continue this splendid form throughout the long season.
#2 Harry Wilson
Harry Wilson, the Welsh wizard, just could not be left out of this list. A stunning free kick against Manchester United at Old Trafford sent the footballing world shockwaves as Wilson announced himself on the big stage. Another Liverpudlian and Derby County player on this list, the 21-year-old winger has been in scintillating form for The Rams.
Four goals and two assists for club and country from 14 appearances have risen his market value immensely. The season-long loanee prefers to operate as a right-winger. Wilson can also play as a left winger and an attacking midfielder. A specialist with the dead ball, he scored another free-kick against Birmingham City.
Only Mason Mount (35) has created more chances than Wilson (18), who could not make this list due to lack of goal involvement. His industrious work-rate is a trait rarely found among youngsters these days.
Previously mentioned Fikayo Tomori (30) is the only Derby player to have more successful tackles than Harry Wilson (22). Anfield faithful along with Derby fans are certainly enjoying his brilliant run of form and jaw-dropping performances. The no. 7 is one of the player of the season contenders already.
#1 Reiss Nelson
Move over Jadon Sancho. Reiss Nelson is the wonderkid taking the Bundesliga by storm. Only 18, fellow Arsenal loanee already has 5 goals in 6 appearances in the league. Now in his allegiance with the German club Hoffenheim, the youngster has made an impressive start to life in Deutschland.
Nelson was mostly used as a full-back under Arsene Wenger last season. Following the Frenchman's departing orders, the loan move came as much of a surprise to the Gooners as he was presumed to be featured heavily under Unai Emery. The decision unexpectedly turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
The youngster hit the ground running on his debut scoring within 14 minutes of entering the pitch. He hasn't looked back since then. He earned his first Man of the Match following a sensational performance with a brace away to Nurnberg. Only Ousmane Dembele (6) is a foreign teenager to have scored more than Nelson (5). It is only November.
The Englishman has been prominently used as a right-winger. He has also provided Julian Nagelsmann with versatility being used as a central midfielder and left winger at times. An ace up his sleeve is his extraordinary eye for the goal. Timing his arrival to perfection at dangerous positions is one of his trademark abilities. Gifted with electric pace and breathtaking dribbling expertise, he is destined to become one of the greats for the Three Lions too.
His rise to prominence has been meteoric but not mistaken. Arsenal lovers will hope that he continues the dazzling displays and returns to North London as experienced personnel.
