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Scotland captain Andy Robertson has reportedly entered an agreement to join Tottenham Hotspur upon his Liverpool exit - but it’s not a done deal yet.

The left-back will leave Anfield after nine years once his contract expires this summer and speculation has been amok on who will snap him up next. Spurs have now emerged as a leading contender, according to Fabrizio Romano, who are claimed to have an informal agreement to sign the left-back.

They are, however, locked in a relegation battle to stay in the Premier League. Tottenham sit 18th ahead of their game against Sunderland and are in poor form, with safety far from guaranteed. Once it is, Robertson is believed to be willing to commit over a North London switch prior to this summer’s World Cup.

Andy Robertson to Tottenham transfer latest

Romano claims: “Tottenham have a verbal agreement to sign Andy Robertson in June 2026, all terms in place. Nothing signed/sealed yet as staying in Premier League will be a key factor ahead of proceeding. Robertson, ready to pick #THFC project if relegation battle has positive outcome.”

On his upcoming exit from Liverpool ahead of the World Cup, 32-year-old Robertson said: “I think I feel better now that it’s out in the open. The hardest bit [in] the last certainly couple of weeks and months is some people that are close to me in the training ground don’t know and more importantly, the fans.

“The closer it gets, the more and more questions you start to get. I’ve always said that the fans are the most important people at this club and I just think now is the time to tell them what’s going on and that obviously this will be my last year.

Why has Andy Robertson announced his Liverpool exit?

“I just think it’s better being out in the open, that now I can fully focus on the team from now until the end of the season. I think it’s important that I do that, I’ve always done that. But the time to have the emotional farewell and tell the fans and the people connected to this club what they mean to me, that will come closer to the end. I don’t think I’m quite ready for that yet. It’s just to try to get it out there so I can now be open and honest with everyone.

“It’s never easy leaving a club like Liverpool, it has been a huge part of mine and my family’s life for the last nine years. But for me, players move on, other people move on – the thing that stays the same is the club and obviously the fans. I’ve had an amazing nine years here. Look, I think it has been well-documented, especially over the last year or so, I’ve had opportunities to leave and I’ve not taken them because of how difficult it is to leave this club. And I wouldn’t change that for the world.”

Ibrox side keen on teenager - but Tottenham drop could hamper chances

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Rangers will be keeping an eye of Tottenham Hotspur’s battle against relegation from the English Premier League and cheering them on, according to one of their former players.

That’s because if Spurs do end up falling into the Championship, it could harm their chances of retaining teenage sensation Mikey Moore beyond this campaign.

Moore, who is on a season-long loan from Tottenham Hotspur, has developed into one of Rangers’ key players under current head coach Danny Rohl. The 18-year-old has been their most creative outlet and his recent performances have led to supporters demanding that the England youth internationalist returns to Ibrox next term.

That sentiment is shared by Rohl, who after Rangers’ 4-1 win over Aberdeen at the weekend reiterated his desire to keep Moore and intimated that conversation may be under way over a permanent arrangement.

Moore penned a new contract with Spurs last summer after his loan to Rangers was brokered, but since then, head coach Thomas Frank has left the club and performances on the pitch have nosedived under interim boss Igor Tudor, who is under immense pressure just weeks into his tenure.

Spurs currently sit 17th in the EPL table, one point ahead of West Ham in the drop zone and have seven matches left to secure their status in England’s top flight.

And Alan Hutton, who played for both Rangers and Spurs, says the Ibrox outfit will be wanting Spurs to avoid the drop - as Moore would almost certainly be retained for an assault on promotion in the second-tier of English football.

Hutton discussed the Moore situation on Premier Sports’ Scottish Football Social Club with fellow pundit Michael Stewart and host Darrell Currie, with all in agreement that relegation for Spurs could be costly for Rangers.

Stewart said: “Quickly on that point, Rangers will be praying that Spurs don’t get relegated because if they do, you’re looking at Moore and thinking ‘he’s going back to Spurs and he’s going to be one of their main guys.

And Hutton chipped in: “That’s exactly what I thought. Exact same. If they go down, he’s their main main. He’s coming back.

When it was put to Hutton by Currie that he would be wanting his old team to get relegated, the former Spurs full-back - who played 66 games for the North London side across all competitions - added: “It’s nothing to do with me!”

Moore was due to be on international duty with England Under-20s this week, but withdrew from the squad on Monday on medical grounds.

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Teenager is wanted for a longer Ibrox stay - but much will depend on Tottenham

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In-form Rangers loanee Mikey Moore does not know what his long-term future holds - but believes his time at Ibrox has been “unbelievable” and hopes to sign off with the Premiership title.

Moore has emerged as one of Rangers’ most creative players in recent weeks and he has become a darling of the club’s fanbase, who are desperate for him to prolong his stay from Tottenham Hotspur. And head coach Danny Rohl has made no secret of his desire to keep the 18-year-old beyond the end of the season.

While Moore admits that he has loved his time at Rangers, the matter remains out of his hands. His parent club Spurs are fighting relegation in the English Premier League and are likely to be searching for a new manager come the end of the campaign, with Igor Tudor only in interim charge.

“I've loved every single second I've been here and I think the club is special and it's special to me now,” Moore said after scoring in Rangers’ 4-1 win over Aberdeen. “For me, I'm just going to enjoy the next seven games and obviously I need to speak to people back home. I never know what can happen. For me, to be honest, I have no clue. We'll have conversations in the summer and we'll see what happens.

“I don't know if there's been much club-to-club contact yet, but I know that people have spoke to me and the people around me, so conversations are happening and we'll see what happens come the end of the season. I just want to enjoy the last seven games and obviously I've absolutely loved it up here, so we'll see what happens.

“Obviously, I don't know what's happening with the manager and what's happening at the club at the minute. We'll see how the season ends, who comes in and I'm going to speak to people and just try and find the best solution for me. I think this has been unbelievable for me and if it's right for me next year, then I'd love to stay here, but we have to see what's going to happen.”

Moore was planning to have talks with Spurs’ loan manager to see if he could find any more clarity on his future. “Andy Scolding used to work up here, so he was a big influence in me coming here in the first place and he explained to me what he feels it can help me with and I think he was completely right with everything he said,” continued Moore. “I'll speak to him, I think he was up here today watching the game. I'll probably ring him after today, so we'll see what he says.”

Moore has been feeling the love from the Rangers fans and admits they have spurred him on to succeed at Ibrox. “I feel the love from the fans in the stadium and I think they've took to me really well,” the teenager said. “For a loan player, I think they've been unbelievable with me, especially with the way we started and the way I started personally. For them to still back me and sing my name, it's been something special, so I'm grateful to them.”

Tottenham loanee has impressed since working with Rohl

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Rangers are considering an approach to Tottenham Hotspur to extend Mikey Moore’s stay at the club.

Moore, 18, joined Rangers on a season-long loan from Spurs last summer and has become a first-team regular under current head coach Danny Rohl, making 36 appearances so far across all competitions.

Able to play as a winger or more centrally, Moore’s performances have also impressed sections of the Rangers support and the player himself has spoken of his affection for the Ibrox outfit.

Moore agreed a “long-term” contract with Spurs when brokering the loan move to Rangers back in August but since he left the north London club, manager Thomas Frank has been sacked and they are battling relegation in the English Premier League.

Rohl has enjoyed working with the teenager and revealed conversations will start soon on whether the creative forward could return next season - either on another loan or a more permanent arrangement.

”I think he made a fantastic development since I'm here,” said Rohl on Moore. “He showed his quality. He's still a young player, he gained a lot of good experience this year. To play for a big club is always important, helpful in a young career, and a good experience; he did so well.

“I'm happy with him and of course, let's see what we can do. I think this is something to consider in the following weeks. I think this is a good thing that we are clear, we start next week as well to speak about the summer. Bring all this information together, and I think it’s important not just what we feel.

“I think Mikey feels also really good here, you see the relationship between him and the fans, he likes the club, but there are a lot of different people around to make such a decision. I think let's see what we can do in the future. Now lets focus on the title race and then we will hopefully make good decisions in the summer.”

Moore is set to be involved in Sunday’s Old Firm match against Celtic at Ibrox but defender Dujon Sterling and striker Ryan Naderi are battling to prove their fitness.

“Both are in the training,” added Rohl. “If it's enough to be in the squad, I have to decide tomorrow. It looks better but today is not the day to say they are in or out. We need one more session to see how they reacted after the training session yesterday and then we can go forward.”

Manager was keen for teenage striker to remain at Tynecastle

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Hearts head coach Derek McInnes has wished James Wilson all the best after his loan switch to Tottenham Hotspur - but he believes the teenage striker “is better than academy football” and has not made the right move.

Wilson, 18, has been out of the first-team picture this season at Hearts, with the Tynecastle club currently top of the Premiership with 13 matches remaining. He has fallen down the pecking order and is behind the likes of Lawrence Shankland, Claudio Braga, Landry Kabore and Elton Kabangu.

A Scotland internationalist, Wilson was linked with Arsenal on deadline day before Spurs swooped in. He will play for their PL2 team for the rest of the season and Thomas Frank’s side have the option to purchase him at the end of the campaign.

“James wanted to go, that has to be said,” explained McInnes after watching Hearts lose 1-0 at St Mirren on Tuesday night. “So you don't want to keep a player who then becomes unhappy. I couldn't guarantee him minutes, such as the way it's been.

"I told him, and his agent knew that our preference was to stay, fight for your place, be part of something, get you a loan in Scotland if need be, if you need to top your minutes up and we can maybe recall you. So you still get the best of both worlds.

"But his head was turned with the Tottenham thing. First of all it was Arsenal, then Arsenal went quiet and then all of a sudden Tottenham came to the table on Tuesday afternoon.

"I don't think it's the right move for him. Ultimately, it's academy football and I think he's better than that. But it was something James wanted to do.

"So like I say, we made it clear that our preference was for him to stay and be part of something here. But he made the decision and I hope it goes well for him because he's a great kid and we'll see how it plays out.

"But for us, I just need to concentrate on the players who are here and who want to be here and who want to play their part."

Hearts have confirmed that the teenage striker has completed a deadline day transfer to the English Premier League.

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Hearts have confirmed the surprise deadline day departure of 18-year-old striker James Wilson to English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.

The Scotland international has signed an initial loan deal until the end of the season at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with an option of a permanent transfer this summer after Thomas Frank’s side edged out rivals Arsenal in the race for the Gorgie teenager’s signature on Monday afternoon.

Wilson’s arrival in North London completes a whirlwind day for the young frontman that started with Italian transfer guru Fabrizio Romano confirming that Mikel Arteta’s table-topping Arsenal side had ‘opened discussions’ with Hearts over a shock move for the player, and ended in him arriving at their Europa League-winning rivals just minutes before the English transfer deadline shut at 7pm.

“We are delighted to announce the signing of James Wilson on loan from Heart of Midlothian for the remainder of the season, with an option to make the move permanent in the summer.” said Tottenham Hotspur in a short statement following the confirmation of Wilson’s arrival.

Signing his first professional contract at Tynecastle in the summer of 2023, he exploded onto the scene last season after being handed an opportunity to shine by former head coach Neil Critchley. Famously scoring a late equaliser for Hearts in a 1-1 derby draw against Hibs at Easter Road in October 2024, he bagged six goals in all competitions in his breakthrough season.

Rewarded with a call-up to Steve Clarke’s Scotland squad in March of last year, he became the youngest player to represent the national team when he made his debut off the bench during the Nations League play-off defeat to Greece at Hampden Park.

However, the starlet has been starved of regular first-team action since the arrival of Derek McInnes as head coach in the summer, making just one league start this season, leading to his departure to Spurs on deadline day.

“The 18-year-old heads south to join the English Premier League outfit’s U21 side until the end of this season, subject to international clearance and Scottish FA approval,” Hearts said in a statement via their official website. “The terms of the loan move include an option to buy, for an undisclosed fee, on Spurs’ part.

“James rose to prominence last season with an Edinburgh derby strike and went on to win a full Scotland cap. He’s pulled on the maroon jersey on 45 occasions, scoring eight goals. Everyone at Hearts wishes James the best of luck at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.”

Welcome to your one-stop shop for all the deadline day transfers, reports, and rumours as we tick towards 11pm on deadline day!

We are set for a whirlwind day in the Scottish Premiership, with Celtic, Hearts, Hibs and Rangers all eyeing some last minute transfer deals, and we’ll have every twist, turn, and shock transfer covered for you right up until the final minute of the window.

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Hibs have completed the signing of Tottenham Hotspur striker Dane Scarlett on loan until the end of the season.

Scarlett, 21, was on the bench for Spurs in last season’s Europa League final and has played 27 games in total for the English Premier League side, scoring one goal. He has also spent loan spells at Portsmouth, Ipswich and Oxford during the course of his career.

The England Under-21 internationalist becomes Hibs’ third January signing following the arrival of fellow striker Owen Elding and midfielder Kai Andrews.

Scarlett’s arrival coincides with the imminent sale of Kieron Bowie, who is travelled out to Italy earlier on Friday to complete a £7 million move to Hellas Verona.

"Dane is a player with real talent, fantastic attributes and he will provide a genuine goal threat in the forward areas of the pitch with his pace, athleticism and technique,” said Hibs head coach David Gray. "We are delighted to bring Dane into the building and we are all looking forward to working with him over the next six months."

Hibs sporting director Malky Mackay added: "Dane is a top young player with serious potential and is an exciting talent. We're delighted that he saw Hibs as the best place for the next step in his career, despite having plenty of offers in England and abroad.

"I would like to thank Tottenham Hotspur for their cooperation and professionalism in the negotiations leading to an extremely smooth process of the loan. We're all really excited to see him in action between now and the end of the season."

Here’s everything you need to know about BTS’ World Tour - including how to get tickets and presale for London.

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BTS have announced the cities and dates for their massive comeback world tour.

The run of shows comes after the K-pop superstars revealed plans for a new album at the beginning of January, which will be their first in more than three years.

BTS will kick off their biggest tour to date in Goyang, South Korea this April, with a further 78 shows across Asia, North America, Latin America and Australia also scheduled. The final show announced so far will take place in Manila, the Philippines, in March 2027.

UK fans won’t miss out either, with two shows set for London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in July.

Here’s everything we know about BTS’ World Tour so far, from the full list of planned shows to how to access presale and more.

BTS World Tour: The full list of tour dates - including London

With BTS’ massive tour spilling over into 2027 and with further dates still to come, fans around the world will have plenty of opportunities to see the boyband.

During the European leg of their tour, BTS will perform in Spain, Belgium, Germany and France, as well as the UK, where they will play two nights at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Monday, July 6 and Tuesday, July 7.

Here is the full list of BTS World Tour dates:

Thursday, April 9 2026 — Goyang, South Korea

Saturday, April 11 2026 — Goyang, South Korea

Sunday, April 12 2026 — Goyang, South Korea

Friday, April 17 2026 — Tokyo, Japan

Saturday, April 18 2026 — Tokyo, Japan

Saturday, April 25 2026 — Tampa, USA

Sunday, April 26 2026 — Tampa, USA

Saturday, May 2 2026 — El Paso, USA

Sunday, May 3 2026 — El Paso, USA

Thursday, May 7 2026 — Mexico City, Mexico

Saturday, May 9 2026 — Mexico City, Mexico

Sunday, May 10 2026 — Mexico City, Mexico

Saturday, May 16 2026 — Stanford, USA

Sunday, May 17 2026 — Stanford, USA

Saturday, May 23 2026 — Las Vegas, USA

Sunday, May 24 2026 Las Vegas, USA

Wednesday, May 27 2026 — Las Vegas, USA

Friday, June 12 2026 — Busan, South Korea

Saturday, June 13 2026 — Busan, South Korea

Friday, June 26 2026 — Madrid, Spain

Saturday, June 27 2026 — Madrid, Spain

Wednesday, July 1 2026 — Brussels, Belgium

Thursday, July 2 2026 — Brussels, Belgium

Monday, July 6 2026 — London, United Kingdom

Tuesday, July 7 2026 — London, United Kingdom

Saturday, July 11 2026 — Munich, Germany

Sunday, July 12 2026 — Munich, Germany

Friday, July 17 2026 — Paris, France

Saturday, July 18 2026 — Paris, France

Saturday, August 1 2026 — East Rutherford, USA

Sunday, August 2 2026 — East Rutherford, USA

Wednesday, August 5 2026 — Foxborough, USA

Thursday, August 6 2026 — Foxborough, USA

Monday, August 10 2026 — Baltimore, USA

Tuesday, August 11 2026 — Baltimore, USA

Saturday, August 15 2026 — Arlington, USA

Sunday, August 16 2026 — Arlington, USA

Saturday, August 22 2026 — Toronto, Canada

Sunday, August 23 2026 — Toronto, Canada

Thursday, August 27 2026 — Chicago, USA

Friday, August 28 2026 — Chicago, USA

Tuesday, September 1 2026 — Los Angeles, USA

Wednesday, September 2 2026 — Los Angeles, USA

Saturday, September 5 2026 — Los Angeles, USA

Sunday, September 6 2026 — Los Angeles, USA

Friday, October 2 2026 — Bogotá, Colombia

Saturday, October 3 2026 — Bogotá, Colombia

Friday, October 9 2026 — Lima, Peru

Saturday, October 10 2026 — Lima, Peru

Friday, October 16 2026 — Santiago, Chile

Saturday, October 17 2026 — Santiago, Chile

Friday, October 23 2026 — Buenos Aires, Argentina

Saturday, October 24 2026 — Buenos Aires, Argentina

Wednesday, October 28 2026 — São Paulo, Brazil

Friday, October 30 2026 — São Paulo, Brazil

Saturday, October 31 2026 — São Paulo, Brazil

Thursday, November 19 2026 — Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Saturday, November 21 2026 — Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Sunday, November 22 2026 — Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Thursday, December 3 2026 — Bangkok, Thailand

Saturday, December 5 2026 — Bangkok, Thailand

Sunday, December 6 2026 — Bangkok, Thailand

Saturday, December 12 2026 — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Sunday, December 13 2026 — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Thursday, December 17 2026 — Singapore

Saturday, December 19 2026 — Singapore

Sunday, December 20 2026 — Singapore

Tuesday, December 22 2026 — Singapore

Saturday, December 26 2026 — Jakarta, Indonesia

Sunday, December 27 2026 — Jakarta, Indonesia

Friday, February 12 2027 — Melbourne, Australia

Saturday, February 13 2027 — Melbourne, Australia

Saturday, February 20 2027 — Sydney, Australia

Sunday, February 21 2027 — Sydney, Australia

Thursday, March 4 2027 — Hong Kong

Saturday, March 6 2027 — Hong Kong

Sunday, March 7 2027 — Hong Kong

Saturday, March 13 2027 — Manila, Philippines

Sunday, March 14 2027 — Manila, Philippines

To see venues for North America, Europe, and UK shows, visit here.

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium capacity

BTS will play Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, which has a capacity of around 68,000 people.

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When do BTS tickets go on sale?

General sale for BTS’ World Tour will begin at 1pm on Saturday, January 24 in the UK.

Tickets will be available from Ticketmaster.

For the best chance of purchasing tickets, advice includes ensuring you have registered for an account with the site in advance of the sale beginning and that all of your card details are up to date.

Ticketmaster operate a waiting room which will open 15 minutes before general sale begins, with other guidance including to use only one browser and device, with VPNs disabled.

BTS presale: Here’s how to register

What time does BTS presale begin in the UK?

If you’re in the UK, presale for BTS’s tickets - including London - will begin at 1pm on Thursday, January 22.

Presale will close at 10pm on Friday, January 23.

How to register for ARMY Membership and BTS presale

To get presale for shows including London, fans must hold an active BTS ARMY Membership and have registered for the presale on WeVerse before 11pm on Sunday, January 18.

This is so all memberships can be validated, though presale access may depend on Membership type.

Only ARMY Membership holders who have also registered will be able to join the queue, with their Global ARMY Membership number unlocking the presale.

In addition, fans must ensure that the same email is used for both their Weverse and Ticketmaster accounts, as you will otherwise be blocked from joining the queue. If the emails don’t match, they can be updated by contacting Ticketmaster by 11pm on Sunday, January 18 in the UK.

If you are are in the UK or Europe and hold a Global Membership, you will be able to register for access to up to three shows in across the region.

Are there any restrictions?

Yes, there are several restrictions BTS fans should be aware of.

No children under the age of 3 will be permitted inside venues such as London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and it is strongly advised that the event is unsuitable for children under 5. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 and above, with one under 14 allowed in the standing area.

In addition, there is a limit of 4 tickets per person.

Playmaker knows he has to lead by example despite tender years

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Ten minutes with Mikey Moore is not your average chat with a teenager. The Rangers playmaker exudes a maturity well beyond his 18 years.

Especially given the current climate at Ibrox right now. A summer arrival on loan from Tottenham Hotspur, Moore admitted to finding life tough in the beginning - even if some of his family are Rangers daft.

Moore has been one of their better players in attack under head coach Danny Rohl. A skilful dribbler who aims to be direct, the England youth internationalists likes to lead with his attitude on the pitch. As Rangers bid to keep their flickering Premiership title hopes alive after last weekend’s 2-1 loss at leaders Hearts, Moore will be vital to them.

"I think in the last few weeks, I felt more responsibility in myself to go and help the team going forward,” said Moore. “Sometimes there are games where we're going to be under pressure, and I've got that belief in myself that I can be that person to try and drive us on the pitch.

"I think that's what it's about. If you have one, two, three, four ... as many people on the team that have that mentality to go and be like, 'I'm going to help the team today'. I think the more we get that, the more we'll win games and the more we'll pick up points. We just all need to have that mentality of 'I'm going to help the team the most I can today'.

"I think as the weeks go on, the boys have got so much ability in the group, but a lot of it at this club is mentality. We need to have that mentality over the next few weeks to pick up as many points as possible and put ourselves in the position we were on the weekend. Just keep closing that gap.”

That gap to Hearts is currently 12 points. Moore enjoyed a stellar 2025 and was part of the Spurs squad that won the Europa League final against Manchester United. He is pining for a big moment with Rangers.

Moore’s special night on the continent

"That was a special night,” he said. “I didn't get on the pitch and I played a bit coming up to the final. I felt like I was a massive part of it, but even though I didn't play in the final, I think I got to see the mark of what that game took and what it meant to everyone.

"I think that was huge because now I have that experience and I know what it means to play in a game with that pressure. I know how all the boys were feeling on that day, the lead-up to it, seeing the fans out in Bilbao and seeing how much it meant to everyone.

"I just hope that a game like that we can recreate that this year. Even though whatever happened on the weekend, we're still in this position. I think if you look two months ago, we may be in the position we're in now. If we keep working, I want to be involved in those games again.”

Moore knows there is very little margin for error in the league now. “It’s hard to say what it’s going to take but we’ve got big games coming up in the next few,” he said. “We just need to keep picking up three points. Because every point dropped is a big one.

“Starting with Motherwell, we need three points and there’s a few big ones after that. Personally, and for the team, we just need to focus on one game at a time. It’s easy to say that but it’s the way we need to look at it.”

Moore has extra motivation to succeed at Rangers as he revealed his family’s affiliation with the club.

“I’ve got a few connections,” explained Moore. “My girlfriend’s whole family are Rangers fans. My family have always liked Rangers as a club too. I understand what it means now. I get messages off my girlfriend’s dad all the time, battering me if we lose and if we win he’s loving me. I understand what it means to be here and I’ve had that support from people in my family.

“You need that support network when you’re going through some hard times. They’ve been a massive help to me so I thank them for that. My family are Millwall fans so they have a bit of a link to Rangers. My uncle has been messaging me every week saying: ‘C’mon, batter them today’.

“I won’t read out some of the messages! Since I’ve been here, they’ve built that love again for the club. I felt it at Tottenham as well, all of a sudden they built a relationship with that club. As a family, that’s what we are. Everyone’s together. My mum is suddenly the biggest Rangers fan you’ve ever seen, with Rangers tops and all sorts. I love it here.”

The affection with Rangers inevitably leads to a question on whether Moore would contemplate a longer stay at Rangers. He signed a long-term deal with Spurs last summer but given his tender years and desire for first-team football, another season may not do him any harm whatsoever.

Moore offered another wise response. “I need to see what happens for the rest of this season,” he said. “It’s a hard one because a lot of it is down to the people back home. In the summer, I’ll go home and have talks with Tottenham and my agent, as well as my family.

“Obviously, I love playing at this club. I’m going to do everything I can to make the most of the next five months. I love playing here but we’ll see what happens, who I talk to and what they’re saying. Maybe I’ll be back, I don’t know.”