The Premier League youngsters hoping for big seasons

We know about the big-money summer signings looking to take the Premier League by storm this season, but who are some of the youngsters hoping this is their big season? Here are 10 we think could be worth following, from those hoping to make a breakthrough to others who could have a huge impact.Charlie Patino (Arsenal midfielder)Charlie Patino scored on his professional debut against SunderlandThe much-hyped Patino, who cost Arsenal £10,000 from Luton when he was 11, will be hoping for a big season.The 18-year-old scored only 10 minutes into his debut last season, in a 5-1 Carabao Cup win over Sunderland, and also started their FA Cup defeat by Nottingham Forest.Fans chanted his name as he came on after 80 minutes in that Sunderland game with boss Mikel Arteta saying “I see that [building hype], I saw it around the club”.An injury held up his breakthrough somewhat, but he was on the bench for the final four Premier League games of the season.Patino – who says he grew up loving former Gunners midfielder Santi Cazorla – is an England Under-19 international, although he is also eligible for Spain.Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa midfielder)Jacob Ramsey will be hoping to learn from midfield great Steven GerrardRamsey has already had his breakthrough season – with six goals in 35 games for Villa last term but this could be the season he becomes a star.There have even been suggestions the 21-year-old could make England’s World Cup squad.external-linkIn February his Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard,… Click below to read the full story from BBC Sport
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