PFA Young Player of the Year award nominees announced

The six-player shortlist for the PFA Young Player of the Year award have been announced.

Chelsea's Cole Palmer, 22, is the favourite after enjoying an excellent Premier League season, scoring 22 goals and providing 11 assists.

Bukayo Saka, also 22, of Arsenal makes the list after another fine season and standout performances for England during their run to the Euro 2024 final.

Representing Manchester United on the shortlist are Kobbie Mainoo, 19, and Alejandro Garnacho, 20 - the team's FA Cup final goalscorers.

They are joined by Michael Olise, 22, who moved from Crystal Palace to Bayern Munich this summer, and Brighton and Hove Albion's Joao Pedro, 22, who scored 20 goals in all competitions.

Shortlist for Men's PFA Young Player of the Year

Cole Palmer

Bukayo Saka

Kobbie Mainoo

Alejandro Garnacho

Michael Olise

Joao Pedro

The winners will be announced at the PFA Awards ceremony in Manchester on August 20.