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The Premier League has quality midfielders present in abundance right now. Some of them are world-class players, who have won a lot both at the club and national level.
The likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes, N'Golo Kante, Jordan Henderson and many others have shown their quality every now and then. It is only just that these players get the deserved recognition.
Some Premier League midfielders deserve a club upgrade
Having said that, there are plenty of other midfielders in the Premier League who have done well but struggle to get the same amount of fame or acknowledgment. To achieve that, some of these midfielders need to move from their current club and join a stronger team.
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes wasn't that big a name until he joined the Red Devils in the Premier League. Despite doing amazingly well with Sporting Lisbon in Portugal, the Portuguese only got the recognition when he moved to a bigger club.
This is the very reason why some Premier League midfielders should seek a club upgrade. On that note, let's take a look at some of those midfielders.
Honorable mention: John McGinn (Aston Villa)
#5 Abdoulaye Doucoure (Everton)
Abdoulaye Doucoure came through the ranks at Rennes and started his career with them in Ligue 1. He was signed by Premier League club Watford in the winter of 2016 but was sent to Granada on loan for the remainder of the season.
The French midfielder spent four seasons with the Hornets, being part of their ups and downs. Last season, Doucoure joined Everton in the Premier League to play under Carlo Ancelotti. He made 29 appearances in the league last season but wasn't that effective under the Italian manager.
With the arrival of Rafa Benitez this season, the Frenchman has looked an entirely different player. Doucoure has a strong physique, can win the ball back and can strongly contribute in the attack, making him an amazing box-to-box midfielder. He has already scored twice and assisted in four goals this season from just eight Premier League appearances.
If he carries on the same way, there is no doubt that a top English club will come after his signature next season. Leicester could be one of his destinations if one of Wilfred Ndidi or Youri Tielemans leaves the Foxes.
#4 Yves Bissouma (Brighton & Hove Albion)
The Malian midfielder started his career with the Majestic SC academy. His senior career commenced with Lille in Ligue 1. Having spent two seasons with the French club, Yves Bissouma signed for Brighton & Hove Albion to play in the Premier League in 2018.
Ever since then, the central midfielder has been a regular starter for the Seagulls. Under Graham Potter's management, Bissouma has blossomed into one of the finest midfielders in the Premier League right now. With his high work-rate and amazing ball-winning technique, he can help protect the backline with good effect.
Along with his defensive abilities, he can be useful in the attack too. He was expected to join one of the top six Premier League clubs this summer but Bissouma preferred to stay with Brighton. As every player desires, Bissouma wishes to play in the Champions League and given his performances he is due to join a top English club sooner rather than later.
#3 Ruben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
The Premier League has some quality Portuguese players and Ruben Neves is surely one of them. Having started his senior career with Porto, the midfielder joined Wolverhampton Wanderers in the summer of 2017.
With this transfer, Neves was able to reunite with his former manager Nuno Espirito Santo. His first season with Wolves saw them win the Championship and gain promotion to the Premier League. Ever since then, Wolves have managed to stay in the top-tier.
Neves is a very dynamic midfielder, especially with his technical abilities on the ball. The former Porto man has an amazing range of passing and vision at his disposal and can score some stunning long-range goals. Over time, he has preferred to play a deeper role in midfield as he adds more versatility to his game.
His deep play-making abilities have gained attraction from a lot of clubs. He was linked with a move to Manchester United this summer but nothing materialized. With his impressive performances, he surely deserves a club upgrade and hopefully we will see him play for a top club come next season.
#2 Youri Tielemans (Leicester City)
The Belgian midfielder is one of the most technically-gifted midfielders in the Premier League right now. Having come through the ranks of Anderlecht, Youri Tielemans signed for Leicester City in 2019 from AS Monaco.
He was first signed in the winter transfer window of 2019 on a loan. The following summer, the move was made permanent. Since then, Tielemans has been an impressive figure in the Leicester midfield. With Wilfred Ndidi alongside him, the Foxes have had a strong midfield in the Premier League the past two seasons.
Tielemans has a superb passing range at his disposal. From the heart of midfield, he can create chances from unexpected positions. He has an attacking mentality but is also comfortable working hard and winning the ball back. His shooting abilities are too good for a midfielder, which is an asset.
He had an amazing outing against Manchester United recently, showcasing his talents to everyone. With his stellar form, it is only likely that he will be signed by a bigger club next summer.
#1 Declan Rice (West Ham United)
It was a surprise seeing Declan Rice not sign for either Chelsea or Manchester United this summer, considering he was heavily linked with both of them. One of the major reasons it did not happen was West Ham United's very high valuation of the player.
Nevertheless, it will be difficult to keep him at the end of this season if he continues to perform as well as he has done for the past few seasons. Rice, with his smart understanding and reading of the game, brings a high level of composure to the midfield. He can win the ball back and provide incisive passes, kickstarting the attack.
With his ability, Rice is one of the most wanted midfielders in the Premier League right now. Come next summer, the Englishman is almost certain to leave unless West Ham United perform drastically well and book a place in the UEFA Champions League.
