Mikey Moore is unlikely to be best pleased after a recent transfer development at Tottenham.
Moore signed his first professional contract with Tottenham the day after his 17th birthday and enjoyed a breakthrough campaign under Ange Postecoglou last season.
The teenager represents a new strategy at Spurs, which focuses on developing young players, and Moore has become a figure that academy players can look up to after his success with the first team.
However, it remains to be seen what Thomas Frank has planned for the Spurs gem, with a recent transfer development not good news.
Tottenham want to sign Malick Fofana from Lyon
Moore has been linked with a move away from Tottenham, with Juventus looking to snatch up the Spurs academy product [La Gazzetta Dello Sport].
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Meanwhile, as reported by ESPN (20 June), Tottenham are interested in Lyon winger Malick Fofana after the 20-year-old’s impressive season in France.
Tottenham have been handed a huge boost in signing Fofana after it was confirmed on Tuesday (24 June) that Lyon will be relegated from Ligue 1 after failing to comply with financial regulations.
The French club have already appealed the decision. However, they will likely have to sell several players before a verdict is reached. This could spell trouble for Moore, who will face increased competition on the left wing should Tottenham agree a deal for Fofana.
It was suggested that the potential departure of Son Heung-min could free up some space. But in addition to Fofana, Tottenham have been linked to several other wingers this summer.
Therefore, Moore could look to leave the club on loan or permanently over the coming weeks, and get on the phone to Juventus to do this after the Old Lady expressed an interest.
Moore should leave Tottenham on loan
Moore should consider a loan move if two or more left-wing options are added this summer.
Indeed, Tottenham will compete in the UEFA Champions League next season, and it is unlikely that less-experienced players will play many minutes in Europe’s elite competition.
With Levy making his desire to win the Premier League and Champions League clear, Moore will probably need to fight for gametime in the league as well. Therefore, the youngster should consider a season-long loan where he can continue to grow.