# Tottenham-Mikey Moore transfer saga > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tottenham-mikey-moore-transfer-saga > Updated: 2026-08-15T17:20:27.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 7. In late July, Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi said the club would wait until the final weeks of the summer window before deciding on 18-year-old winger Mikey Moore’s future, postponing a possible second loan to Rangers. Moore returned to North London for pre-season, featuring in friendlies and earning a 6.5 rating. On 2 August, German Bundesliga side 1. FC Köln submitted an official season-long loan bid for Moore. Negotiations were reported as advanced, following the rejection of a Dortmund offer. Moore, who holds Tottenham’s youngest-scorer record in a major European competition, appeared to prefer the move to gain senior experience while remaining in Spurs’ long-term plans. By 5 August, reports indicated Tottenham had arranged season-long loans for both Moore and academy forward Mason Melia, with Melia set to join Lincoln City. The Moore deal with Köln was structured as a straight loan without an option to buy, as Tottenham insisted the player would return following the spell. However, by 8 August, Tottenham temporarily paused the loan move to Köln. The club decided to allow head coach Roberto De Zerbi and the technical staff more time to evaluate Moore during pre-season preparations. Moore was included in the squad for a closed-door friendly against Getafe to assess his tactical and physical capabilities. While a full agreement had been reached with Köln, final approval remains subject to De Zerbi's assessment. By 13 August, reports confirmed that while terms between Tottenham and 1. FC Köln were reportedly agreed upon, the loan move remained pending final approval from the club. On 15 August, Moore delivered a standout performance in Tottenham’s penultimate pre-season friendly, a 3-0 victory over Hoffenheim. He scored two goals in the second half, including his first in the 59th minute, following a cross from Mathys Tel. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-15: Tottenham Hotspur defeat Hoffenheim 3-0 in pre-season friendly Tottenham Hotspur defeated Hoffenheim 3-0 in a pre-season friendly, featuring a two-goal performance by Mikey Moore to conclude their summer preparations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-hotspur-defeat-hoffenheim-3-0-in-pre-season-friendly ### 2026-08-13: 1. FC Köln targets Thijs Dallinga and Mikey Moore 1. FC Köln has agreed to sign Thijs Dallinga on loan from Bologna and is awaiting final approval from Tottenham Hotspur to secure winger Mikey Moore on loan. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/1-fc-kln-targets-thijs-dallinga-and-mikey-moore ### 2026-08-08: Tottenham pauses Mikey Moore loan move to FC Köln Tottenham Hotspur has paused the proposed season-long loan of 18-year-old winger Mikey Moore to 1. FC Köln to allow head coach Roberto De Zerbi more time to assess the player during pre-season. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-pauses-mikey-moore-loan-move-to-fc-kln ### 2026-08-05: Tottenham Hotspur secures season‑long loans for Mason Melia and Mikey Moore Tottenham Hotspur have secured season‑long loans for Mason Melia to Lincoln City and Mikey Moore to FC Köln, both 18‑year‑old academy forwards. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-hotspur-secures-seasonlong-loans-for-mason-melia-and-mikey-moore ### 2026-08-02: Tottenham's Mikey Moore set for loan move to 1. FC Köln Tottenham have agreed a season‑long loan for winger Mikey Moore to 1. FC Köln, with negotiations near completion and the 18‑year‑old favouring the move. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenhams-mikey-moore-set-for-loan-move-to-1-fc-kln ### 2026-07-31: Mikey Moore Holds Out for Top‑League Move, Rangers' Transfer Plans Stalled Tottenham forward Mikey Moore, after a productive loan at Rangers, is holding out for a top‑five European league move, complicating Rangers' plans to re‑sign him. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mikey-moore-holds-out-for-topleague-move-rangers-transfer-plans-stalled ### 2026-07-26: Tottenham postpones Mikey Moore loan move to Rangers until window close Tottenham coach Roberto De Zerbi says 18‑year‑old Mikey Moore’s loan to Rangers will wait until the end of the summer window as the club reviews its transfer plans. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-postpones-mikey-moore-loan-move-to-rangers-until-window-close --- Cite as: Tottenham-Mikey Moore transfer saga. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/tottenham-mikey-moore-transfer-saga