De Zerbi has 'clear plan' for Mikey Moore as Tottenham transfer stance revealed - expert

De Zerbi has ruled out selling Moore permanently and plans to assess the 19-year-old winger upon his return from his Bundesliga loan at Koln next summer.

Tottenham have no intention of allowing Mikey Moore to leave permanently after his loan spell at FC Koln, according to former Spurs scout Mick Brown. The 19-year-old winger is viewed as part of Roberto De Zerbi's long-term plans, with the club determined for him to eventually become a regular in their starting XI.

Moore's start at the Bundesliga club has been difficult, making nine appearances but playing only one full 90 minutes and failing to score. Reports from Germany suggest Koln are unhappy with his performances and do not plan to make the loan permanent. However, Tottenham remain committed to his development and will assess his progress at the end of the season to determine whether he is ready to feature under De Zerbi.

Brown told Football Insider that Spurs have a clear plan in place for Moore's future and believe he can establish himself as a squad player, noting that academy graduates breaking through are increasingly rare at the club.