Mikey Moore faces a pivotal summer as he assesses his Tottenham future.
Moore has become the face of the Spurs academy after making his breakthrough last season and becoming the youngest Englishman to score in a major European competition.
The 17-year-old has already featured for Thomas Frank during Tottenham’s 2-0 win against Reading (19 July), and is expected to get more pre-season minutes as Spurs face off with two League One teams on Saturday (26 July).
However, with the increased level of competition for places in North London threatening Moore’s development, his camp has decided to take action.
Moore’s camp pushing for loan move as contract talks progress
The summer arrivals of Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus have given Frank plenty of options to choose from in the wide positions next season.
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Son Heung-min’s future remains uncertain, but the step up to the UEFA Champions League next season will likely result in Moore receiving less first-team exposure.
Therefore, Moore’s camp are pushing for a loan move this summer, with plenty of clubs in England and abroad willing to sign the talented winger, as reported by Football London (25 July).
Spurs remain in talks over a new contract with their academy graduate, as they are very keen to tie him down to a long-term deal.
However, a decision also needs to be made for the immediate future, and it won’t be an easy one for Frank.
The Dane may feel that he is better placed to help Moore develop under his guidance. He could also see the 17-year-old as a vital squad member in European competition, given Tottenham’s struggles to meet their club-trained quota.
Tottenham should send Moore on loan
Last season, at the height of Tottenham‘s injury crisis, Moore suffered from a long-term illness, which unfortunately took away likely match minutes from him.
Earlier this summer, he captained England in their opening European Under-19 Championship fixture, but misfortune struck again when he picked up an ankle injury late in the game, ruling him out for the rest of the tournament.
These setbacks will not have been detrimental, but will have somewhat hindered his development.
Therefore, Spurs should send Moore out on loan during their transitional season to ensure him more game time and help him evolve both physically and mentally.