Spurs teenager Moore set to join Rangers on loan

Mikey Moore has one goal and two assists in his first 21 appearances for Tottenham

Rangers are close to completing a loan deal to sign Tottenham Hotspur forward Mikey Moore.

The 17-year-old is regarded as one of English football's brightest young talents and has decided a move to the Scottish Premiership club will further his development.

The move is subject to a medical and will include an extension to Moore's contract in north London that would allow him to spend the season at Ibrox.

Spurs have explained that Moore is among several players left behind from their pre-season tour in Asia, along with the likes of Alfie Devine and Dane Scarlett, to pursue a loan move while the senior side prepare to face Arsenal in Hong Kong on Thursday.

When asked about Moore's future, Spurs manager Thomas Frank said on Tuesday: "It is very important [he goes on loan]. Mikey is a big talent. I'm really excited about his future here at Tottenham.

"I think, for all players, but especially younger players, they need consistent first-team football into their bodies. I think, if we can find the right option, we will do that."

Moore is the youngest player to have played for Tottenham in the Premier League, having made his debut at the age of 16 years and 277 days in May 2024.

The England Under-19 international also became the youngest player to start a Premier League match for the club in October.

Moore also broke Spurs legend Jimmy Greaves' record of becoming the youngest English scorer in a major European competition during the club's Europa League-winning campaign last season.

Rangers are preparing for the season under the new management of former Southampton head coach Russell Martin and the new 49ers Enterprises majority ownership, having finished second last season behind rivals Celtic.

They face Panathinaikos in the second leg of their Champions League second qualifying round tie on Wednesday before a trip to Motherwell's Fir Park on Saturday to start their domestic campaign.