Predicting the next Cole Palmer: Amad Diallo, Crysencio Summerville and the players set for breakout seasons in the 2024-25 Premier League

Amad's true breakthrough season has been a long-time coming, but all the signs point to him being a properly important player for Manchester United over the coming months. In the Community Shield, Amad was responsible for United's most threatening attacks, impressing with his ability to carry the ball through traffic.

Of course, he's had his moments in a red shirt, the best of which was that last-minute FA Cup winner against Liverpool last season. However, injuries and a lack of trust from Erik ten Hag has hampered his prospects.

That could be about to change heading into the new campaign, though, with Ten Hag recently saying that "this has to be the year" that Amad breaks into the first team. Right wing has long been a bit of a problem area for the Red Devils, but the Ivorian's form in pre-season suggests he's finally ready to ascend to his rightful place among the Premier League elite.

Amad is not the only United player looking to make their breakthrough, either. Collyer will have watched on enviously as former youth team-mate Kobbie Mainoo exploded onto the scene last season and now the Worthing-born midfielder will be hoping to follow suit.

Pre-season was an exciting time for Collyer. He featured regularly and was even handed the captain's armband against Rosenberg. A cameo in the Community Shield was well deserved, with Ten Hag clearly taken by the 20-year-old.

"I always want to make pathways for young players, but they have to earn it," Ten Hag said after a pre-season win over Rangers. “Collyer has now earned an opportunity… We will see how we can progress. Last year with Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo, we saw that can happen. The pathway is open and Toby is there too."

United are hardly blessed with options in the middle of the park and with Ten Hag open to handing young players their chance, the hard-working and tidy in possession Collyer could be primed for a massive campaign.

Iroegbunam's £9m ($11.5m) move from Aston Villa to Everton in June certainly made headlines, though not entirely for the right reasons. Part of a smattering of transfer activity involving the two clubs, as well as Chelsea, there were suggestions that the England youth international was being used as a pawn as the sides attempted to find a loophole in the Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).

These accusations have been defiantly rejected by the Toffees, who insist they've been after Iroegbunam for some time. And, it may just prove to be an inspired signing. He might not be the finished article just yet, but under Sean Dyche's guidance he should be able to help fill the void left by Amadou Onana's summer departure to Villa.

Iroegbunam can play as a No.6 or No.8, drives forward with aplomb and does the basics both in and out of possession effectively. Don't be surprised if he makes the Toffees forget about Onana as the season progresses.

Rogers' arrival at Villa Park from Middlesbrough in February 2024 wasn't greeted with much enthusiasm. He may have only cost £8m ($10m), but his Championship goal record was hardly standout, so there were big questions over whether he'd cut the mustard in the top flight.

Yet, by the end of last season, he was a fully-fledged starter for Unai Emery's side, finishing the campaign with a run of four goal involvements in his final six matches. After making a strong introduction, Rogers is now expected to take the next step.

His stock has been rising throughout pre-season and his ability to slot in anywhere across the front line means he'll surely be handed plenty of minutes over the coming months. If he can make the most of the opportunities - which will include Champions League action, don't forget - he might be added to the long list of attacking players pushing for an England call-up.

Kieran McKenna will have been doing cartwheels when Ipswich signed Hutchinson permanently this summer. The wide man scarcely missed a game for the Tractor Boys last season, helping them secure an unlikely promotion back to the Premier League. Now, the 20-year-old will be laser focused on ensuring everyone - but particularly Chelsea - knows that he belongs in the big time.

Not only did Hutchinson score a heap of important goals for Ipswich, his pressing from the front was also a vital ingredient in McKenna's side upsetting the odds. And he'll need to be just as effective without the ball if his side are to stay away from the dreaded drop zone this season.

Hutchinson looks on his way to becoming the perfect modern winger and this campaign provides the perfect platform for him to show he can cut it at a top club. England is clearly in the back of his mind too, with Hutchinson refusing to commit to Jamaica at international level despite making a couple of appearances for the Reggae Boyz.

West Ham might have won the summer transfer window. With David Moyes riding off into the sunset at the end of last season, Julen Lopetegui is now in the Hammers hotseat and he's been backed heavily in the market, with Niclas Fullkrug, Max Kilman, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Jean-Clair Todibo among those who've arrived through the door.

Summerville is another of Lopetegui's additions and the ex-Leeds man will be entering the new campaign on the back of the best season of his career, having netted 19 times in the Championship. Liverpool were also linked before West Ham completed a deal, which provides an indication into the Dutchman's sky-high potential.

Competition for places will be tough, but with Lucas Paqueta still being investigated for alleged betting offences, Mohammed Kudus may end up being moved centrally, opening up a spot for Summerville out wide. He's already shown promise in the Premier League for Leeds previously, but his new surroundings offer the perfect environment for the 22-year-old to reach the absolute top of his game.

Brighton rarely make missteps in the transfer market and Minteh looks poised to become their latest success story. In truth, were it not for the Premier League's PSR, it's unlikely Newcastle would have agreed to sell the winger this summer, but with the Magpies in dire need of funds, the Seagulls were about to snap him up for £30m ($38m).

Minteh showed plenty of promise while out on loan at Feyenoord last season, scoring 10 goals, and has already scored his first goal, bursting past the defence to net a fine solo strike against Japanese side Kashima Antlers in pre-season.

It's hard to know what to expect from Brighton under new manager Fabian Hurzeler this season, but Minteh will be hoping to be at the centre of things. And as recent history recent shows, there's no better route to joining one of the Premier League big boys then by impressing on the south coast.