Chelsea ace Kyle Scott denied deadline day loan to Reading because of Danny Drinkwater’s last-minute switch
Drinkwater's deal was held up while Leicester confirmed Adrien Silva signing, leaving unfortunate Scott in the lurch
CHELSEA kid Kyle Scott was denied a deadline day switch to Reading - due to Danny Drinkwater's last gasp move from Leicester City.
The Blues had to apply for an extension from the Premier League in order to complete the England international's move from the King Power stadium.
Drinkwater's switch to Stamford Bridge was on hold while the Foxes signed Sporting Lisbon midfielder Adrien Silva.
While all this was happening, Scott, 19, was watching on hoping he could make his own move in time before the 11pm deadline.
Blues boss Antonio Conte was not going to risk allowing Scott to leave whilst Drinkwater was not finalised, leaving the academy star in limbo.
The teenager has graduated through the Cobham academy, and was on the bench for the Community Shield defeat to Arsenal and the opening two Premier League games of the campaign.
Scott won the FA Youth Cup and UEFA Youth League twice with Chelsea, helping them become one of the most successful academies in Europe.
The skilful midfielder was keen to make the next step in his development and play senior first team games in the Championship.
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And the prospect of working under the guidance of Royals boss Jaap Stam as they push for promotion would have been an invaluable experience.
Scott represented England at Under-16 level but switched his allegiance to the United States and has progressed through the ranks up to Under-20 level.
He joined Chelsea aged 10 from Southampton and was part of Conte's touring party of the Far East in pre-season.
Scott is expected to be part of the first-team squad but his failed move to the Royals will put a host of Championship sides on red alert for a possible loan deal in January.
