Tottenham set to complete shock signing of highly-rated Arsenal youngster

Arsenal on the verge of losing one of their most highly-regarded young players (Picture: Getty)

Tottenham are on the verge of completing an audacious move and poaching highly-rated Arsenal youngster Kyran Thompson.

The 16-year-old joined the Gunners from West Ham two years ago and looked destined to become the next gem to roll off the Hale End Academy production line.

Thompson has made rapid progress through the ranks and has already made his Under 21 debut in Premier League 2.

Arsenal had been hoping to tie Thompson down to a new contact ...