Tottenham complete deal to sign West Ham starlet beating North London rivals Arsenal to the teenager’s signature.

At just 15, the captain of England’s Under-15 squad has been widely recognized as one of the brightest talents in the country’s youth system.

Arsenal had spent several weeks actively pursuing Allen, hoping to bring him into their academy setup.

But Tottenham moved swiftly to intercept the deal, convincing Allen and his team with a clear and compelling development plan at Hotspur Way.

Landing Allen gives Tottenham a notable off-field win over their north London rivals. This comes after Spurs had previously watched youth player Elijah Upson depart for Arsenal earlier in the transfer window, and they were keen to strike back in the battle for young talent.

Allen’s arrival is part of a broader push by Tottenham to restock their academy, which has seen a number of promising players move on recently.

With Will Lankshear heading to Middlesbrough, Alfie Devine joining Preston North End, and Tynan Thompson transferring to Manchester United, the club recognized an urgent need to bring in elite homegrown prospects to secure their long-term stability.

While Spurs have also made headlines with major senior signings this window—including high-profile additions like Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, and Jan Paul van Hecke—the club’s leadership remains focused on maintaining a strong development pathway from the academy to the first team.

Scouts have consistently praised Allen for his technical ability, tactical intelligence, and standout leadership in central midfield.

With all final terms now settled between Tottenham and West Ham, the young captain is expected to join Spurs’ academy ahead of the new season.