Insider: Roberto De Zerbi to make Mikey Moore decision as Rangers eye permanent deal
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(Credit: Imago) Thu 21 May 2026 12:45, UK Mikey Moore is increasingly likely to return to Tottenham after his loan spell at Rangers with any chance of a permanent move to Ibrox dashed.The 18-year-old enjoyed a strong season in Glasgow and became a key part of Danny Rohl’s side, with the club keen to keep him beyond the summer window.However, he is set to be assessed by Spurs upon his return to London and will be given a chance to impress in pre-season training and friendly fixtures.Former Tottenham scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Rangers will find a deal impossible to afford after finishing third in the Scottish Premiership.Roberto De Zerbi is now keen to assess Moore as part of his first-team plans for next season, with a decision to be made later in the summer in a blow to Rangers’ transfer plans. 🔄 Rangers Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Ibrox boardroom. VISIT THE RANGERS TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES What are Rangers’ chances of signing Mikey Moore?Brown told Football Insider last month that Moore is likely to return to Tottenham regardless of the outcome of their Premier League relegation battle.Dropping into the Championship on the final day of the season would boost Moore’s chances of a first-team role, while remaining in the top flight would boost his price tag.Mikey MooreRangers StatsAppearances47Starts31Minutes Played2778Goals7Assists4Mikey Moore’s stats for Rangers in the 2025-26 season.
(via Transfermarkt)De Zerbi is now expected to assess the winger’s level alongside his Spurs teammates in pre-season, and while he could still leave, a return to Ibrox is unlikely.“Tottenham will have been watching Moore closely this season,” Brown told Football Insider.“Whenever a highly-rated young player is allowed to go on loan, you want to keep a close eye on his development, how often he’s playing and how he’s performing.“At one stage it looked like it was difficult for him to get into the starting XI, but he turned that around and was an important player there in the end.“From a Tottenham point of view, that’s ideal because he didn’t always have it easy, he had to fight for his place and eventually he did that.“I have no doubt Rangers will want him to stay, but I don’t think it’ll be possible because they won’t have the money to sign him from Tottenham.“Especially after finishing third in the league, I would say there’s no chance of them agreeing a permanent deal now.“Tottenham will want to have a look at him in pre-season under a new manager, and then he could be allowed to go on loan again, somewhere other than Rangers.“Or, he could impress the manager and become a part of Spurs’ plans, it all depends on what De Zerbi thinks when he has a closer look at him in training.”Could Moore join another club this summer?Despite a return to Ibrox being all but ruled out as things stand, there is still a possibility that Moore is allowed to leave Tottenham this summer.Should he be deemed not ready for first-team action in North London, another loan move could be ideal, with clubs in England keeping a close eye on the situation.Credit: ImagoFormer Everton CEO Keith Wyness told Football Insider earlier this year that Leeds are interested in signing Moore and could make a move this summer.49ers Enterprises, who own both Leeds and Rangers, could lead the move as the Premier League outfit continue to be linked with the best players from Ibrox.They are not the only club expected to be interested, however, with sides both in the Premier League and Championship keen to land Moore on loan next season. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Rangers Insider Access Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Govan.