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Chelsea are looking to beat Premier League rivals Tottenham to the signing of Northern Ireland teenage sensation Charlie Allen, according to Football Insider.

The 15 year, who can play as a midfielder and also a striker, has had trials at Tottenham and held talks about a deal to bring him to North London.

The report claims Chelsea are now keen to beat Tottenham to the signing of the 15 year old and have asked Allen’s club Linfield about having the teenager on trial at their Cobham headquarters.

Chelsea coaches reportedly want to have a look at the rising-star attacker at close quarters as the club consider stealing a march on our London rivals.

Chelsea have a rich tradition of signing the best young talent in the UK and the Blues hope to continue that with the signing of Allen.

Manchester City have also been linked with the starlet.