Here's why FA may get involved as Tottenham agree transfer with Kwasi Senyah

Tottenham Hotspur are edging ever closer to the signing of Wolves sensation Kwasi Senyah.

An England under-16 international, the midfielder is set to swap Molineux for North London.

Tottenham News were exclusively told at the start of July that Senyah had likely been "promised" a professional contract when 17.

Going into the next scholarship intake, there aren't many better in world football than Spurs with young talents at Hotspur Way.

Looking to follow in the footsteps of Mikey Moore, Jamie Donley and Luca Williams-Barnett, the pathway is clear.

Roberto De Zerbi has heavily used his academy during pre-season, and that is amazing to see for possible new signings like Senyah.

Tottenham aren't in the clear yet with FA

There is greater scrutiny around youth transfers in English football now.

Despite Tottenham youth expert, Lilywhite Rose, reporting that Senyah has now agreed terms, it's not done yet.

A two-year scholarship programme, followed by his first professional contract, is on the table in North London.

Now, Spurs need to find an agreement with Wolves, or complete the FA's five-step verification process.

Tottenham could still do both of those, too.

What is the FA's verification process?

That is the question that many, if not all fans reading this, will ask.

First, Tottenham will need to submit a registration form to the league's board to initiate the move.

Then, an independent investigator will conduct extensive exit interviews with the player, parents and both clubs, to avoid any allegations of tapping up.

Declarations must also be signed to confirm that no unauthorized incentives were offered or received during negotiations.

Then, investigators deliver a final report to the Premier League in this case with a final recommendation, before they grant final approval if no breaches are found.

Of course, this will only be done if Tottenham can't find an agreement with Wolves over a fee.

It sounds straight-forward, but in many cases, it can be the hardest part, with that fee needing to reflect not only the future potential of the player, but also what his future may look like at the top of the game.

This is one to keep an eye on very closely, as it could be completed out of nowhere depending on negotiations.