Blackpool win race to sign Crystal Palace starlet Nya Kirby on loan after seeing off Championship competition Roy Hodgson was keen to keep Nya Kirby at Crystal Palace for season But 18-year-old midfielder wanted to gain first-team experience away from club Blackpool saw off Championship bids to bring Kirby to Bloomfield Road By Matt Barlow for MailOnline Published: 12:42 GMT, 11 January 2019 | Updated: 12:49 GMT, 11 January 2019 Viewcomments Blackpool have won the scramble to sign highly-rated teenager Nya Kirby on loan from Crystal Palace. Kirby has agreed to join the League One club until the end of the season. Palace boss Roy Hodgson was keen to keep him involved at Selhurst Park but understands the 18-year-old is keen to play and that first-team experience is vital to his development. Crystal Palace's highly rated teenager Nya Kirby will join Blackpool on loan for the season Kirby, one of England’s Under 17 World Cup winners, is yet to make his senior debut but was an unused substitute in the Carabao Cup this season. There was interest from clubs in the Championship but he has opted for Blackpool after meeting with manager Terry McPhillips. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility