Tottenham set to beat Newcastle in the race for Arsenal starlet Kyran Thompson | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur are set to pull off a sensational academy coup by signing highly rated teenager Kyran Thompson from under the noses of Arsenal and Newcastle United.

Spurs have acted decisively to capitalise on the 17-year-old’s unresolved contract situation at the Emirates Stadium, putting an attractive youth agreement in place to tempt him across the capital divide.

The battle for the England starlet has intensified as the expiration of his current scholarship terms on June 30 approaches.

Newcastle had tracked Thompson with the intent of luring him to St James’ Park, but Tottenham’s recruitment team successfully outmanoeuvred them.

Thompson is widely regarded as one of the standout attacking talents in his age group, showcasing impressive tactical flexibility last season by operating in a variety of attacking roles.

His pace, trickery and composure in front of goal resulted in him being fast-tracked into Arsenal’s Under-18 squad, where he delivered a string of impressive performances and earned a senior debut for the Under-21 side in Premier League 2.

Losing a ‘big talent‘ to their fiercest local rivals undoubtedly represents a bitter blow for Arsenal.

The Gunners have spent recent weeks in contract talks to tie Thompson down to a lucrative new deal, knowing that several clubs were lurking.

However, with no breakthrough achieved, Thompson is set to join Arsenal’s biggest rivals.