Tottenham are poised to send Mikey Moore out on loan again this summer as a clear plan for him emerges in North London after what transpired at Rangers.
Moore joined the Light Blues on a season-long loan from Spurs last season, and while he had a slow start under Russell Martin, the attacker became a fan favourite following Danny Rohl’s arrival.
The Tottenham starlet racked up seven goals and four assists in 47 appearances across all competitions for Rangers, and there is a desire from the club and the fans to see him back at Ibrox next season.
However, the ball is clearly in Spurs’ court, as they undergo a squad overhaul under the supervision of Roberto De Zerbi after a close encounter with relegation last season.
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Tottenham insider sheds light on Mikey Moore transfer state of play
Speaking on The Tottenham Way podcast, Spurs correspondent George Sessions explained that Moore continues to be highly rated in North London.
The journalist also waxed lyrical about the England Under-19 international’s tenacity after enduring a difficult start to his life at Ibrox last term.
Sessions indicated that Tottenham do not want to lose Moore yet, and explained that all signs point towards another loan stint for the 18-year-old.
He believes a pathway will open up for the teenager at Spurs after next season.
Speaking on The Tottenham Way podcast, he said: “I think Spurs and everyone in world football know how talented Mikey Moore is. They know what an unbelievable character he is, going through what he did at Rangers.
“He didn’t get a look in for three months. Well, he did get a look in, sorry, but he was playing in a terrible system, and fans were completely on his back, and he got through that.
“He didn’t sulk, didn’t decide to return to London. He stayed in Glasgow and made a real name for himself. So I think he will go out on loan again.”
While Sessions acknowledged that a long-term pathway into the Tottenham first-team remains the ultimate goal for the English winger down the line, another temporary exit is considered vital for his short-term growth.
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The insight from the Tottenham end reveals exactly why Dan Purdy should move heaven and earth to finalise this deal.
Moore arrived in Glasgow last summer as a raw talent, but he established himself as a fan favourite, racking up seven goals, including two goals in the Old Firm derby.
Walking away with the SPFL young player of the year award proved he is the real deal.
The fact that he overcame Martin’s chaotic tactical system and vocal criticism from the stands without throwing his toys out of the pram tells you everything about his mentality.
Most elite Premier League academy products would have phoned their parent club to trigger a January recall option at the first sign of adversity.
Instead, Moore put his head down, adapted, and became one of the first names on the team sheet under Rohl.
For new manager Derek McInnes, signing the direct winger is an absolute no-brainer.
Moore already knows the building, understands the unique pressures of the city, and has spent his summer holidaying with members of the Ibrox dressing room.
With Tottenham seemingly ready to greenlight the move, Purdy has the perfect chance to hand McInnes a lethal, ready-made attacking weapon.
