Nya Kirby was on the verge of joining Chelsea before Tottenham stepped in. (Getty Images)

Chelsea were forced to cancel a transfer for Nya Kirby after Tottenham threatened to report the club to the Premier League for trying to tap up the 16-year-old, according to reports.

The Times claim that the England international was keen on joining Stamford Bridge but Spurs believe that this had come following an illegal approach from Chelsea.

Reports in the summer had claimed that Kirby had rejected a scholarship offer from Tottenham before he opted to play for Chelsea as a trialist.

Kirby, a central midfielder, also spent time on trial with Arsenal before he chose to sign for Crystal Palace earlier this month.




A fee between Palace and Spurs for Kirby is yet to be agreed.

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