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Tottenham Manager Roberto De Zerbi Weighs Mikey Moore's Future Amid Loan Interest
7/1/2026, 4:00:29 PM
Decision Pending on Mikey Moore's 2024-25 Season
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi must decide whether 18-year-old winger Mikey Moore will remain with the first-team squad for the first half of the 2024-25 campaign or embark on another loan spell. The evaluation will take place during pre-season when the squad reconvenes at Hotspur Way on 10 July. The club’s lack of European fixtures this season has been cited as a factor that could favour a loan to guarantee Moore regular senior minutes.
Background: Loan Spell at Rangers and Tottenham’s Squad Reshuffle
Moore spent the 2023-24 season on loan at Scottish Premiership side Rangers, making 47 appearances across all competitions, scoring seven goals and providing four assists. His performances earned him the Scottish Premiership Young Player of the Season award. Meanwhile, Tottenham have been linked with new left-flank options, including Manchester City prospect Savinho and Swedish prospects Lucas Bergvall and Luka Vuskovic, indicating a broader squad overhaul.
Key Figures & Stakeholders
- Roberto De Zerbi – Tottenham manager, responsible for the final decision.
- Mikey Moore – Tottenham-owned winger, 18, currently under contract.
- Rangers FC – Scottish club that hosted Moore on loan and expressed renewed interest.
- Alasdair Gold – Football London writer reporting on De Zerbi’s intentions.
- Manchester City, Savinho, Lucas Bergvall, Luka Vuskovic – Potential signings influencing Tottenham’s positional depth.
Performance Data
- Appearances for Rangers (2023-24): 47
- Individual accolade: Scottish Premiership Young Player of the Season
Official Statements & Club Position
According to the reports, Tottenham have no interest in selling Moore permanently this summer. De Zerbi is set to “take a close look at Moore during pre-season” and will decide whether to keep him in the first-team set-up or arrange a loan for at least the first half of the campaign, given the club’s reduced fixture list.
Criticism & Opposition to the Proposed Path
Commentary within the sources suggests a split view on Moore’s optimal development route. One perspective argues that retaining him as a squad player would give De Zerbi an additional attacking option, while another contends that regular senior football elsewhere is essential and that a lack of guaranteed starts at Tottenham could hinder his progress. The tension reflects broader debate over balancing immediate squad depth against long-term player growth.
Conflicting Reports & Information Gaps
The two articles differ on the timing of De Zerbi’s decision: one states he “has made a decision,” while the other indicates he “will later make a decision.” Neither source includes an official club statement confirming the final outcome, nor does any source identify a specific loan destination or timeline beyond the pre-season start date.
What’s Next: Pre-Season Evaluation and Potential Loan
During the pre-season period beginning 10 July, De Zerbi will assess Moore’s readiness and determine whether to loan him out for at least the first half of the season. Should a “perfect offer” materialise, Tottenham could consider a permanent transfer, though no such offer has been confirmed at the time of reporting.
