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The potential return of Mikey Moore to Rangers could be significantly further along than previously thought following a telling development during Tottenham Hotspur’s pre-season tour on Wednesday.

Spurs played out a 1-1 draw with Sydney FC in Australia before claiming a 4-2 victory on penalties on 29 July.

However, all eyes among the Ibrox support were fixed on Roberto De Zerbi’s team sheet, where the 18-year-old wide man was conspicuously absent from the matchday squad altogether.

While official club channels and media reports quickly clarified reports for other high-profile absences, such as James Maddison and Mateus Fernandes, no explanation whatsoever was offered for Moore’s omission.

With Rangers actively seeking wide additions ahead of Friday’s trip to Dundee United, the silence surrounding Moore suggests negotiations behind the scenes may already be at an advanced stage.

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Rangers supporters connect the dots

Moore enjoyed a sensational loan spell at Ibrox last term, picking up PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year honours and cementing himself as a fan favourite.

Derek McInnes has made no secret of his desire to add “difference makers” to his ranks, while Rangers are widely known to be keen to bring the teenage prodigy back to Glasgow.

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However, Tottenham had delayed making a decision while evaluating their first-team depth, with De Zerbi publicly admitting the same.

Wednesday’s squad omission without injury clarification did not go unnoticed across social media, leading supporters to believe a deal is quietly gathering pace.

Could Moore join the Gers before Friday?

After the 0-0 draw against West Ham United last Sunday (26 July), McInnes revealed that Rangers are hopeful of finalising a deal in the following 48 hours, which has now been revealed to be Olwethu Makhanya.

He also confirmed that the Light Blues are working on completing another signing before Friday’s trip to Tannadice.

Moore’s omission on Wednesday aligns with McInnes’ claim, and it should come as no surprise that the Gers faithful are connecting the dots that way.

With the likes of Borussia Dortmund also in the mix, it is not certain that Spurs will allow Moore to return to Ibrox even if they sanction another loan exit.

Rangers and their hopes of securing a blockbuster return for wing wizard Mikey Moore have been dealt an almighty blow, with German giants Borussia Dortmund entering the race for his signature.

The 18-year-old Tottenham Hotspur prodigy enjoyed a truly sensational spell in Glasgow last term, racking up 47 appearances under immense pressure and chipping in with 11 goal involvements from out wide.

His mesmerising displays did not just win over the Ibrox faithful; they saw him officially crowned the SPFL Scotland young player of the year.

While Rangers have been privately holding onto the hope of bringing the London-born starlet back to Scotland for another season, those aspirations have been rocked by a stunning update from The Athletic.

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Borussia Dortmund and other clubs enter Mikey Moore chase

UEFA Champions League heavyweights Borussia Dortmund have lodged concrete interest in taking Moore on loan for the upcoming campaign, according to The Athletic.

The Bundesliga side have formed an elite reputation over the last decade for weaponising young British talent.

Having previously turned the likes of Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham into multi-million-pound superstars, Dortmund view Moore as the next elite project capable of exploding on the European stage.

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Dortmund are not alone in their admiration, though, with ‘several other clubs’ interested in acquiring the teenager’s services on a temporary basis this summer.

Tottenham hold all cards as Rangers face blow

Despite the intense interest circulating from across the continent, any immediate move remains on the ice.

New Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi is keen to have a closer look at the winger during pre-season training before green-lighting any departure.

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Spurs return to the training pitch on Friday, 10 July, and while they seemingly have absolutely no intention of selling their crown jewel permanently, a secondary loan move is highly probable.

Rangers are aware that they face a prolonged wait if they wish to remain at the table.

However, with elite European clubs now offering the teenager top-flight football and Champions League exposure, the reality is starting to bite at Ibrox.

Rangers have missed out on one of the defenders that had been linked to them as he has now joined Tottenham Hotspur.

Spurs likely waited on their transfer activity until they secured Premier League status, and once that was done, they can now go ahead and sign players they would have wanted.

This is not ideal news for the Light Blues, as they would have wanted to sign a left-back, but they will now have to look at alternatives.

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Andy Robertson has finalised his move to Tottenham Hotspur

Rangers wanted to sign Andy Robertson when they realised that he was set to part ways with Liverpool following the end of his contract.

However, they will not be signing him this summer as he has joined Tottenham Hotspur on a free transfer.

The Scotland international’s rumoured move to Ibrox sparked mixed feelings among the fanbase due to his Celtic past.

That is not something that the fans need to think about any longer and the club are now likely to target alternative left-backs.

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James Penrice is high up on Rangers’ radar and they are likely to explore that signing further and look at avenues to bring him back to the Scottish Premiership.

They are yet to strike an agreement with AEK Athens over a transfer fee, however.

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Why Robertson to Rangers would likely have been a bad move for all parties

Robertson is a boyhood Celtic fan and even spent six years at the club’s academy before he left for Queen’s Park.

While he is highly rated in Scotland and could have been a decent second-choice option for the Gers, his wage demands would have been too high.

Despite being 32, he is still capable of putting in a shift, and any deal to sign him would mean him being the most expensive player at Ibrox.

Rangers were in no position to abolish their wage structure for someone who supports Celtic and is also unwilling to move to a Scottish Premiership side.

There are other left-backs on the market that the Gers are expected to consider over the coming weeks, so Robertson joining Spurs is not the end of the world.

Rangers signed Mikey Moore on loan from Tottenham Hotspur until the end of the season in the summer transfer window.

The 18-year-old had a slow start to life at Ibrox, but has undoubtedly taken his game to the next level in recent weeks.

Moore was the star performer for Rangers as they beat Kilmarnock 5-1 in the SPFL on Wednesday night.

David Edgar shares colossal Mikey Moore permanent transfer fee

Heart and Hand podcast host David Edgar is known to have insider contacts at Ibrox and regularly provides reliable information about the club on X and other social platforms.

He claims that before Moore joined the Gers on loan, he was valued at £25million by Spurs despite only being a 17-year-old at the time.

In fact, he made his debut when he was a 16-year-old, in a 2-0 defeat for Tottenham against Manchester City, making him the club’s youngest ever Premier League player.

Ange Postecoglou used him not only in the league but also in the Europa League, and Spurs felt that it was ideal for him to spend a season out on loan to gain first-team experience.

Given how good he has been for his age and the fact that he is only going to get better, Edgar believes that it will cost Rangers or any other club between £30million and £40million to secure his services in the summer.

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Even then, it is understood that the Lilywhites will be reluctant to part ways with the English attacking midfielder.

Via X, Edgar wrote: “He was rated at £25m before he came. They know what they have there.

“You’re looking at £30-40m for him and even then they wouldn’t want to sell him.

“In 5 years he’ll be an England international.”

How has Moore fared at Rangers thus far?

The 18-year-old has made 13 league starts this season and another seven appearances off the bench.

In those, he has managed to find the back of the net four times, and he has provided two assists as well.

The pick of his performances most certainly came in the win against Kilmarnock, with him scoring a goal, providing an assist and creating five chances.

Moore is understood to be building a solid understanding with left-back Jayden Meghoma.