3) Morgan Schneiderlin (Southampton)
Linked strongly with a move to Arsenal, Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin is another superb midfielder currently playing outside of the traditional big clubs, though that may not last long after his form this season.
4) Romelu Lukaku (Everton)
A terrific young striker who has had a bit of a dip in form this season, Everton’s Romelu Lukaku is no doubt a potentially world class player once he finds more consistency in his game.