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title: "Chelsea make first steps to hijack Spurs’ move for Linfield’s Charlie Allen"
canonical: "https://readchelsea.com/2019/10/11/chelsea-make-first-steps-to-hijack-spurs-move-for-linfields-charlie-allen/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Chelsea News"
published: "2019-10-11T08:00:51Z"
modified: "2019-10-11T08:00:51Z"
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# Chelsea make first steps to hijack Spurs’ move for Linfield’s Charlie Allen

Chelsea have reportedly made their first attempts to hijack Tottenham’s attempts of signing highly-rated midfielder Charlie Allen.

According to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-chelsea-ambush-tottenham-deal-after-attacker-holds-london-talks/), the Blues have asked the teenager’s club, Linfield, if they can take the midfielder on trial at Cobham.

![Dan Istitene/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1177653242.jpg)

Allen, 15, has already undergone a trial with Spurs and even discussed terms ahead of a move, so Chelsea’s interest comes as a major surprise.

The attacking midfielder, who is regarded as one of Northern Ireland’s brightest prospects, has also spent time with Premier League champions Manchester City over a possible switch.

Linfield are resigned to losing their star asset, who made history by becoming the club’s youngest ever first-team debutant at the end of last season.

Allen turns 16 in November, and with Chelsea having a proud tradition of turning their youngsters into first-team stars, as shown by Frank Lampard so far this season, the Northern Irishman could be keen on a move to Stamford Bridge if offered terms.