1. Jude Bellingham (Birmingham City)

One of the hottest talents not only in England, but across Europe, 16-year-old Jude Bellingham is unlikely to hang around in the Championship much longer.

With Borussia Dortmund reportedly set to make the English midfielder their record transfer, with a £30.4m deal apparently in the pipeline, Bellingham's transition into the big time appears to be a matter of when, rather than if.

So why are Europe's elite in a hurry to secure Bellingham's signature?

Well, Bellingham has already shown he can handle the demands of the Championship despite his tender years. He has made 35 games for the Blues this season, scoring four goals, and he appears to have the all-round game to shine at a higher level.

Able to balance the defensive and attacking responsibilities of a modern midfielder, Bellingham is equally adept at winning possession, as he is at keeping it. Add in his fantastic athleticism, which is likely to only improve, and you have arguably the hottest young prospect on the continent.