Kyran Thompson set to join Tottenham from Arsenal as Mikel Arteta loses ‘huge’ talent

Tottenham’s summer rebuild shows no signs of slowing down after a series of big moves in the transfer market.

Spurs have already agreed deals for Jan Paul van Hecke, Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson, while Roberto De Zerbi’s team continues to push hard in their pursuit of Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali.

The Italian international remains one of the club’s top targets, with reports suggesting Tottenham have received encouragement from Tonali’s camp as they explore a marquee deal with Newcastle.

Alongside their interest in Tonali, Spurs are also working on West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes in a separate deal, as reliably reported everywhere.

There is a growing feeling that Tottenham are trying to build a team that can compete at the top of the Premier League again.

The arrival of the likes of van Hecke, Robertson and Senesi – who cost just £52m combined – has shown the club is serious about De Zerbi’s leadership.

However, Tottenham’s recruitment strategy is not only focused on established first-team stars.

The north London club are always keen to strengthen their academy and secure the most promising young players available.

This comes as young up-and-coming players are expected to leave Spurs, especially Elijah Upson.

Reports this week suggested that Arsenal are set to make a move for the young defender after opting out of signing a professional contract with Tottenham, with ESPN reporting that their north London rivals want to take advantage.

The world-class centre-back is ready to leave Spurs, with the Gunners positioning themselves as fierce allies.

However, Tottenham are now set to respond with a notable academy signing from, you guessed it, Arsenal.

Kryan Thompson has joined Tottenham from Arsenal

According to journalist Gary Ward, 16-year-old Arsenal midfielder Kryan Thompson will join Spurs.

His update, via X, says the youngster is at Tottenham after deciding to leave the Gunners.

Arsenal are believed to be in talks with the England Under-17 international over a new contract with his current deal expiring at the end of June (Fabrizio Romano).

Thompson, who has been called a ‘huge talent’ by Ward and is one of the most highly regarded young players in the country, could now head to the N17s instead.

If the deal is indeed completed, it could represent another interesting piece of recruiting for a school that brings together these two fierce rivals.

Before joining Arsenal, he spent time at West Ham United’s academy and established himself as a player who can make things happen in the final third.

His speed, direct running and willingness to take on defenders made him a standout player at youth level.

The winger has attracted praise from coaches throughout his development, and those qualities seem to have convinced Tottenham that he is worth pursuing.

Spurs have invested heavily in youth recruitment in recent years, and the club believes that finding top prospects before entering senior football is a key part of building long-term success.

The timing of the report is particularly interesting given the situation involving Upson.

If Arsenal continue with their expected move for the defender, both clubs could end up taking in each other’s top-class youngsters in the same window.

That would add another interesting slice to one of English football’s fiercest rivalries.