THE SC UT

Who is the next big thing? The next Messi, Mbappe or Rooney. Every Sunday, we look at the best kids in the world under 22 years of age... and why they will – and should – be on the radar of the biggest clubs.

» AGUSTIN GIAY

■■ THE marauding wing-back (above right) is one of the biggest up-andcoming talents in Argentina.

So much so, Diego Simeone has already contacted him to try to convince him to join Atletico Madrid.

Giay is not one to shy away from a tackle and likes to utilise his energy.

Already has Copa Libertadores experience, though a transfer to Europe appears imminent.

AGE: 20 HEIGHT: 5ft 9in (1.80m) NATIONALITY: Argentine

CLUB: San Lorenzo (Argentina) CONTRACT EXPIRES: Dec 2026 POSITION: Right-back/right midfield FOOT: Right

STYLE: Tough, energetic player with desire and strong physical attributes TRACKED BY: Atletico Madrid, Lazio, Marseille, Benfica, AC Milan.

MARKET VALUE: £7m

WHY BUY HIM? Six caps for Argentina Under-20s, and he’s the future of the senior team. Given the amount of top European clubs that have sent scouts to watch him, this could be his cheapest price ever.

» LUKA ROMERO

■■ HAS drawn comparisons to Lionel Messi having been a regular for Argentina at youth level.

At 15, he became the youngest player to ever feature in La Liga at Mallorca. Romero has two goals in six matches since joining Almeria.

AGE: 19 HEIGHT: 5ft 5in (1.69m) NATIONALITY: Argentine

CLUB: Almeria (loan from AC Milan) CONTRACT EXPIRES: June 2027 POSITION: Right winger/ Attacking midfield FOOT: Left STYLE: Clever, technical winger that likes to drift between the lines and create chances TRACKED BY: None. MARKET VALUE: £5m. WHY BUY HIM? Huge future, having already made appearances in both Serie A and La Liga. A mercurial talent with world-class potential and would be available for a small price.