As some of the Premier League’s better young players are stifled at larger clubs, they should seek a temporary exit in January

Kevin De Bruyne

The Chelsea youngster is undoubtedly one of the Premier League’s best young players, but has found a place in the starting XI with competition like Juan Mata, Eden Hazard, Andre Schurrle and Willian ahead of him in the pecking order. De Bruyne is part of Belgium’s golden generation and has impressed enough in the Bundesliga with Werder Bremen to encourage a loan offer.