Breakouts & wildcards - 13 surprise stars for new season

Eli Junior Kroupi, Igor Thiago and Nico O'Reilly were among the breakout stars in the Premier League last season. BBC Sport's TV and radio commentators have identified 13 new players to watch for the upcoming months. These are players from various backgrounds, ages and positions who could make a name for themselves in the new campaign.

Steven Bower highlights Eli Junior Kroupi, a 18-year-old Dutch player, who moved to Newcastle United from Ajax for around £23m. Kroupi can play in defensive midfield or forward, has excellent passing skills and is a two-footed player with a lot of potential. Newcastle also has players like Lewis Miley who can guide Kroupi in the Premier League.

John Murray speaks highly of Yirenkyi, a 18-year-old midfielder from Ghana who played for FC Nordsjaelland in Denmark. Yirenkyi featured in Ghana's World Cup matches and has been named Young Player of the Year in the Danish Superliga. He is versatile and could adapt to different midfield roles. Unai Emery, the new manager of Villa, could help Yirenkyi develop further.

Mingueza, a 18-year-old defender from Spain, has been linked with a move to Crystal Palace. Despite Spain's World Cup-winning squad selection, Mingueza prefers a new challenge with Palace, where he could fill Daniel Munoz's spot. Mingueza has the ability to switch between defense and attack, making him a versatile choice for Palace.

Madjo, a 17-year-old striker from Luxembourg with English heritage, has already scored goals for Aston Villa in pre-season matches. He changed his national allegiance to England and made his debut for the Under-17 team. Madjo's powerful build and early comparisons to Erling Haaland suggest he has great potential. With Villa having star strikers like Ollie Watkins and Tammy Abraham, Madjo could get regular playing time without being the main focus.

Finally, Conor McNamara mentions Conrad Herrington, an 18-year-old Australian center-back who impressed at the World Cup with his calmness and assurance on the ball. Herrington is a promising talent who could be a valuable addition to Australia's team in the upcoming campaign.