Tottenham Hotspur have now missed out on the signing of one 15-year-old youngster dubbed as the next John Stones.

While signing established footballers often brings instant quality to a side, securing the future of emerging youngsters remains just as vital for long-term sustainability.

Tottenham Hotspur are currently feeling the strain in that regard, with Thomas Frank only able to register 22 players for this season’s UEFA Champions League campaign instead of the full quota of 25 due to a shortage of club-trained players.

Tottenham desperately needs young academy players to eventually meet European squad quotas, but they have just failed to sign a talented teenager who could help fill that gap in the future.

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According to TBR Football, Newcastle United appear to have secured the services of highly-rated Barnsley youngster Josh Kenchington, a 15-year-old defender already capped four times by England’s under-15 side.

Kenchington currently features for Barnsley’s under-18s, but reports suggest that he has chosen to make the switch to Tyneside despite interest from several Premier League clubs, including Tottenham and Leeds United.

Dubbed the next John Stones, Kenchington is regarded as one of the most gifted prospects to emerge from Barnsley’s academy in recent years.

His decision to join Eddie Howe’s...