Tottenham Draw a Line on Mikey Moore’s Future Amid Rangers and Dortmund Interest

Tottenham Hotspur look set to send one of their brightest young talents out on loan again next season, but a firm stance from the club’s hierarchy could end up shaping exactly where he goes. Spurs have had an extraordinarily busy summer transfer window, spending in a way that dwarfs anything in the club’s history, and that spending spree shows no signs of slowing down.

The North London side have already committed somewhere in the region of £235 million to new arrivals this summer, comfortably their biggest outlay in a single window. Head coach Roberto De Zerbi has been backed heavily by the board and is using the funds to reshape his squad, with the ambition of pushing Tottenham back into European contention next season. For the fanbase, it’s an exciting time — new faces, fresh ambition, and a sense that the club is finally matching its resources to its ambitions.

But not every player benefits when a squad gets an overhaul of this size. For some of Tottenham’s academy graduates and younger first-team fringe players, the influx of new signings makes regular football even harder to come by. Winger Mikey Moore is one of the players caught in that squeeze.

Moore, still just 18 years old, spent the last season away from north London on loan at Scottish giants Rangers. It proved to be a productive spell for the young winger: he featured 33 times in the league, scored seven goals, and chipped in with three assists — a strong return for a teenager playing in a new league and country.

That form appears to have caught Rangers’ attention again. Despite a managerial change at Ibrox, with Derek McInnes now in charge after replacing Danny Rohl, the Scottish club are believed to be keen on bringing Moore back for another season.

Back at Tottenham, there’s clearly long-term belief in what Moore can become. He’s already tasted first-team football at the highest level, making 12 Premier League appearances so far, and the club have tied him down on a contract that runs until 2030. That length of deal suggests Spurs see him as a genuine future first-team option rather than simply a player to develop and sell on.

According to a report from TeamTalk, Tottenham have also fielded interest from Borussia Dortmund, who are said to want Moore on a loan deal that includes an option to buy him permanently further down the line. Spurs, however, are reportedly not willing to entertain that structure. While the club are open to sending Moore out on loan again this season, they are said to be blocking any deal that could see Dortmund secure the option to sign him outright.

That stance could end up working in Rangers’ favor. If Dortmund are only willing to proceed on the basis of a loan with a future buy option, Tottenham’s refusal to budge may push the German club to walk away from the deal entirely. Rangers, by contrast, are seen as more likely to accept a straightforward loan without any strings attached — something that would suit Tottenham’s current thinking far better.

It’s worth noting, too, that Dortmund have built a reputation as one of European football’s premier destinations for developing young talent, and clubs of that stature typically want more control over a player’s long-term future if they’re going to invest heavily in his development. A loan with no pathway to permanent transfer may simply not appeal to them in the same way it would to Rangers.

Moore already has support in the Rangers dressing room. Speaking about the youngster’s form last season, club captain James Tavernier praised how he handled a tough start to the campaign, noting that Moore kept working hard and let his performances speak for themselves rather than getting overwhelmed by early setbacks. Tavernier’s comments reflect the esteem in which Moore is already held at Ibrox, even after just one season in Scotland.

For now, Moore’s next destination remains unresolved. Much will depend on whether Dortmund are willing to accept Tottenham’s terms — or whether Rangers can use the situation to bring the winger back for a second loan spell.