Nigeria starlet Sani Emmanuel has missed out on a dream move to England.

The U17 international striker enjoyed successful trials at both Chelsea and Tottenham this year, but has seen a dream switch to the Premiership fall through.

Ifeanyi Abanum, the editor of allnigeriasoccer.com, told tribalfootball.com Emmanuel was taken to England by John Shittu, the agent of Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel.

Abanum told tribalfootball.com: "After undergoing successful trials, a deal could not be reached with Chelsea because of work permit issues.

"So he was taken to Tottenham. Again, he passed the trials at White Hart Lane, but Harry Redknapp, the Tottenham manager, insists he doesn't want to sign any players until after the World Cup.

"Both deals (Chelsea and Tottenham) are now officially off."

Emmanuel is now back with his Nigerian club, My People FC. The teen has been likened to former Everton star Danny Amokachi, who is now in charge of Nigeria's B team.