Elliott, Amad and 25 NXGN wonderkids who could earn Premier League starts in 2021-22

With English academies boasting huge amounts of talented teenagers, plenty are primed to graduate into the first-team during the coming campaign

Amad (Manchester United)

While most of the players on this list are waiting for their big break ahead of the new campaign, the same cannot really be said for Amad. The winger, who Manchester United could end up paying as much as £37 million ($48m) for if certain clauses are met, has already become something of a recognisable name among Premier League fans, thanks mostly to the fee that was involved in his arrival from Atalanta. His debut goal against AC Milan only added to the hype around the 19-year-old, but he went onto make just three Premier League appearances in his first five months at Old Trafford. The arrival of Jadon Sancho looks set to further limit his opportunities, but if Amad really is as good as his transfer fee suggests he is, then United will surely be able to find a role for the Cote d'Ivoire international.

Miguel Azeez (Arsenal)

As Arsenal's rebuild continues in north London, Mikel Arteta is likely to continue looking to the club's academy for potential gems in a bid to supplement the glut of new faces he is bringing in from elsewhere. The most likely teenager to make the step up this season is Miguel Azeez, who made his first-team debut last season in the Europa League. A defensive midfielder who studies Sergio Busquets, Azeez has also earned something of a reputation for scoring spectacular goals at youth level. The 18-year-old will start the new season with the Under-23s, but more impressive performances could see him earn a promotion to the senior ranks before the campaign is over.

Kwadwo Baah (Watford)

Back in January, Kwadwo Baah was the hottest property in England's lower leagues, with the Rochdale forward having the likes of Manchester City, Juventus and Bayern Munich fighting over his signature. City eventually won the race for the forward, agreeing a deal in January that would see Baah move to the Etihad Stadium at the end of the season, only for a medical issue to cause the transfer to fall through. Newly-promoted Watford acted quickly to swoop in and sign the England youth international, who does not turn 19 until January, and Baah has featured in pre-season for the Hornets as they prepare for their return to the top-flight. Though most comfortable playing off the left, he has been deployed across the forward line during his short career to date. He also has 44 first-team appearances under his belt from his time at Rochdale, making him one of the more experienced teenagers in the Premier League.

Kwadwo Baah (Watford)

Back in January, Kwadwo Baah was the hottest property in England's lower leagues, with the Rochdale forward having the likes of Manchester City, Juventus and Bayern Munich fighting over his signature. City eventually won the race for the forward, agreeing a deal in January that would see Baah move to the Etihad Stadium at the end of the season, only for a medical issue to cause the transfer to fall through. Newly-promoted Watford acted quickly to swoop in and sign the England youth international, who does not turn 19 until January, and Baah has featured in pre-season for the Hornets as they prepare for their return to the top-flight. Though most comfortable playing off the left, he has been deployed across the forward line during his short career to date. He also has 44 first-team appearances under his belt from his time at Rochdale, making him one of the more experienced teenagers in the Premier League.

Liam Delap (Manchester City)

Manchester City's search for a Sergio Aguero replacement has gone on all summer, but if they cannot get a new No.9 in at the Etihad Stadium, then that could offer Liam Delap the chance to show what he can do. Last season's Premier League 2 Player of the Season after scoring 24 goals in 20 games for the eventual champions, Delap has already marked his first-team debut with a goal after netting against Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup back in September. That remains just one of three senior appearances for the 18-year-old, who is the son of ex-Stoke City midfielder Rory Delap and has been likened to Erling Haaland in some quarters. A host of Championship clubs are said to be interested in taking Delap on loan if City are willing to let him leave, though if a new striker does not arrive at Eastlands, then they may be inclined to keep the prolific teenager.