The ex-Spurs scout feels that financial factors might have also influenced the youngster.
According to Lilywhite Rose via X (10 October), Thompson ended up turning down Spurs and picking Arsenal in a blow to Ange Postecoglou’s side.
However, King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – doesn’t think this is a huge deal, although has suggested that the Gunners have more to offer than their North London adversaries.
“We’re talking about a very young player here,” King said.
“Therefore, I don’t think it is the end of the world for Tottenham. However, something must have happened to convince him to join Arsenal over Spurs.
“I would imagine that money was involved. Perhaps the promise of immediate Under-21 games and chances to train with the first team. At this moment in time, Arsenal are in a far better position to bring in a young player.
“They have more to offer than Spurs right now, especially with everybody raving about Mikel Arteta. There are more pluses at this moment in time than at Tottenham.”
Kyran Thompson turns down Tottenham and signs for Arsenal
This won’t come as an immediate blow to Postecoglou or Spurs.
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