PFA Young Player of the Year shortlist revealed

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PFA Young Player of the Year shortlist revealed

Chelsea's rising star Liam Delap and Arsenal's defensive prodigy Myles Lewis-Skelly headline the six nominees for this year's prestigious PFA Young Player of the Year award. The shortlist showcases the brightest young talents in English football.

The complete list of nominees includes:

  • Liam Delap (Chelsea striker)
  • Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal defender)
  • Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth full-back)
  • Dean Huijsen (former Bournemouth defender)
  • Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal winger)
  • Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa midfielder)

Delap's impressive season: The 21-year-old striker made waves after his £30m transfer from Ipswich to Chelsea, netting 12 Premier League goals despite his former club's relegation.

Arsenal's young stars shine: Lewis-Skelly broke through Arsenal's first team and marked his England debut with a goal against Albania. Meanwhile, 17-year-old winger Nwaneri contributed 9 goals in 37 appearances for the Gunners.

Defensive standouts: Spanish international Huijsen earned a move to Real Madrid after stellar performances for Bournemouth, while Hungarian full-back Kerkez has attracted interest from Liverpool following his impressive campaign.

Midfield maestro: Rogers delivered an outstanding season for Aston Villa with 14 goals and 15 assists, nearly helping his team secure Champions League qualification.

The winner will be revealed on 19 August during an awards ceremony in Manchester, where English football will celebrate its most promising young talent.

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