Rangers fans hoping for a triumphant return of Mikey Moore this summer have finally gotten their answer, and it isn’t the one they were dreaming of. The Tottenham winger, who lit up the Scottish Premiership last season with seven goals and four assists in 47 appearances, is instead closing in on a loan move to Bundesliga side 1. FC Köln. Reports indicate the two clubs have reached a full agreement, with only a final green light from Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi needed to complete the switch.
The move brings to an end months of speculation over whether Moore would head back to Ibrox for a second season. He had reportedly grown close to several Rangers players during his loan spell, including a strong friendship with Bailey Rice, and was even said to be open to an extended stay in Glasgow. Former head coach Danny Rohl was vocal about wanting him back, but a managerial change at Ibrox complicated those plans, and ultimately Moore’s own ambitions took precedence. Standard Sport reported he was holding out for a move to one of Europe’s top five leagues, a stance that pushed Rangers to the back of the queue despite their earlier optimism.
For Tottenham, the thinking is straightforward: after a breakout campaign in Scotland, Moore needs to be tested at a higher level, and the Bundesliga offers exactly that kind of platform. The deal is expected to be a straight loan with no option to buy, meaning his long-term future in north London remains unaffected for now.
For Rangers, the update actually offers a strange kind of clarity. With Moore off the board, the club can fully commit to other targets, including their pursuit of a left winger following the ongoing Couhaib Driouech saga. It’s a blow to hopes of a reunion, but not the end of Rangers’ business this summer, with more arrivals still expected before the window closes.