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Tottenham are weighing up their next steps with Mikey Moore as the youngster’s form at Rangers prompts a rethink over his immediate future.

Mikey Moore endured a tough start to life in Scotland with Rangers as he struggled for form under former boss Russell Martin.

In his first ten games in the Scottish division, the 18-year-old managed just the one assist and came under fire from pundits and fans alike.

However, the Tottenham man looks to have found his feet under Danny Rohl, with gametime improving and his output rising, with Moore now scoring in back-to-back games for the first time since his move to Scotland.

Tottenham make decision on Mikey Moore loan recall

Given his early struggles, there had been talk of Moore being recalled from Rangers back to Tottenham, with Championship sides reported to have been interested in taking the winger out on loan.

Football Insider has now shared an update on the teenager’s situation in Scotland. According to the outlet, it is believed that Tottenham are prepared to allow Mikey Moore to see out the remainder of the season at Rangers.

The teenager’s upturn in form, as well as his gametime under new boss Danny Rohl, is seen as a major deciding factor for the north London club, who will be hoping their youngster continues to develop at the highest level.

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Spurs form improves under Thomas Frank

While Moore continues to find his feet in Scotland, Tottenham have also begun to see an upturn in results under new boss Thomas Frank.

Spurs had a horrid November under the Dane, going without a victory in the League, with goals and performances on the pitch dismal to say the least.

Tottenham and Chelsea have confirmed that they will play each other in pre-season next summer, but several big guns may be missing for both sides.

Tottenham played Arsenal during their pre-season tour of Asia last summer, which was the first time a North London derby had been played outside UK soil.

The game, which was played in Hong Kong, ended in a 1-0 win for Spurs, owing to a spectacular Pape Sarr goal from the halfway line.

It has now been confirmed that the Lilywhites will be facing another one of their big rivals during their next pre-season campaign, with Tottenham and Chelsea set to lock horns next summer.

Why several Tottenham players will not face Chelsea in pre-season

Chelsea will take on Tottenham Hotspur in pre-season as part of the Sydney Super Cup. The tournament, which will be played in Australia, will also involve two local sides: Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC.

However, strangely, the tournament kicks off just 13 days after the final of the FIFA World Cup final in New York City.

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This is because players are generally given a minimum of a three-week break after major tournaments before they report to pre-season.

Should derbies be played in pre-season?

Playing these kinds of big derbies in pre-season takes away the sanctity and meaning of those fixtures, and it is not something that either set of fans will be particularly thrilled about.

Some traditions of the game are slowly being eroded due to the commercial desires of club owners.

However, given the FFP and PSR realities nowadays, teams cannot be faulted for trying to maximise their commercial revenue by any means possible, and this game does provide a chance for fans on the other end of the globe to watch their clubs in the flesh.

Tottenham’s Under-19s produced a sensational performance to brush aside Slavia Prague, with one highly-rated Spurs teenager stealing the show.

Thomas Frank’s men registered a comfortable 3-0 win over Slavia Prague to keep themselves well in contention for a top-eight finish.

However, Spurs’ young guns managed an even more comprehensive win than their seniors, demolishing the Czech side 9-1 at Hotspur Way in the UEFA Youth League.

A 17-year-old Tottenham prodigy, who made his senior debut back in September, stole the show for the home side.

Tottenham youngster Luca Williams-Barnett scores five against Slavia Prague

Luca Williams-Barnett, who is considered the next rising star in the Tottenham academy, proved impossible to stop for Slavia.

The attacking midfielder completed his hat-trick just beyond the hour mark before netting twice more in quick succession in the latter stages.

Williams-Barnett made history by becoming the first Spurs player to score five in a single game in the UEFA Youth League, with the pick of his goals being a 77th-minute free-kick which sailed into the top corner.

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Big things expected of Williams-Barnett at Spurs

Williams-Barnett signed his first professional contract at Spurs back in October, and there is plenty of excitement about the youngster at Hotspur Way.

In fact, according to reports, some at Tottenham liken the academy midfielder to Paul Gascoigne and Glenn Hoddle, given his creativity and quality on the ball.

If the youngster keeps developing at the pace that he is, it may not be too long before he becomes a fixture in the first team.

Tottenham Hotspur comfortably defeated Slavia Prague in the Champions League, and Glenn Hoddle was particularly impressed by one player.

Tottenham Hotspur have continued a winning run at home in the Champions League with a decisive 3-0 victory over Slavia Prague.

Spurs forced an own goal from David Zima in the first half, before Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons each scored a penalty later in the game to collect three important points.

Thanks to a well-earned win, Tottenham are continuing to pile pressure on the top eight of the league phase, sitting just one point below eighth-placed Liverpool.

Glenn Hoddle was impressed by Mohammed Kudus during Tottenham’s victory

Hoddle was happy with his old team’s performance on Tuesday night and was especially pleased by Kudus, whom he has praised for his versatility.

The pundit has even claimed that Kudus has been Tottenham’s most creative player this season, and it is hard to make an argument against him.

Hoddle told TNT Sports: “He’s great when he’s faced up against a defender.

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“He can play with his back to play. He can turn quickly even if he’s marked tightly, but also when he’s faced up, and in the first half, he had Zima on toast. He has a change of pace, and I think he’s been our most creative player all season.”

Owen Hargreaves concurred, adding: “Right now I think he’s their best player. Just give him the ball anywhere on the pitch, and he gets you up the pitch.”

Kudus is racking up the goal contributions at Spurs

One presenter recently said Tottenham had not seen the best of Kudus, but this is not a fair comment based on his performances for the club up to this point.

Kudus did have a few games where he struggled to reach his usual standards, but on the whole, he has been excellent for Spurs.

The Ghanian winger now has three goals and six assists across all competitions this season, and these numbers will have risen a lot by the end of the campaign if he remains consistent.

Thomas Frank has hinted that one Tottenham player may not be fully satisfied with his situation at the club right now.

Having a massive squad is necessary in modern football, given the volume of fixtures clubs face across a campaign.

It is beneficial as teams have options to call on when rotation is needed, especially during runs of poor form or when injuries pile up.

Tottenham Hotspur have certainly benefitted from their depth this season, with Thomas Frank unafraid to alter his midfield, defence and attack when required.

Thomas Frank on limited minutes for Antonin Kinsky

However, Frank barely rotates between the sticks, with Guglielmo Vicario playing in both the Premier League and the Champions League, while Antonin Kinsky has featured twice, both appearances coming in the Carabao Cup.

Spurs are out of the competition, which limits the goalkeeper’s opportunities for minutes, and Frank is aware that the player may not be fully happy with the situation.

Speaking to Football.London, he said about Kinsky: “First and foremost Tony is a very good goalkeeper and has a great future ahead of him.

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“It is not easy for any player if you are not playing you are not 100% happy. It is to just keep your head down and train hard.”

Tottenham may need Kinsky amid Vicario transfer rumbles

Vicario has had moments of madness with a few costly errors already this season, but his place has never truly felt under threat.

Kinsky is a young goalkeeper with high potential; however, consistent minutes are required for him to develop quickly, and that has not been possible in recent weeks.

Tottenham are not in a position to rotate heavily in Europe as they are still chasing a top-eight finish, so the Czech international may need to wait for the FA Cup to open a window for more minutes.

James Maddison has now spoken openly about whether Tottenham was always his chosen destination before he left Leicester City.

Tottenham Hotspur have been undergoing a period of transition in recent years, with several established stars moving on for various reasons.

The most successful era for the club in recent times was during the Mauricio Pochettino years, when Christian Eriksen, Harry Kane, Mousa Dembele, and Heung-min Son led Spurs to compete at the highest level both domestically and in Europe.

However, as it is in football, eras come and go, and Tottenham’s golden spell has passed with the club now rebuilding.

James Maddison opens up on choosing Tottenham after Leicester City

To replace some of their most influential figures, Spurs looked within the Premier League and secured one of the standout creative profiles at the time in James Maddison.

The former Leicester City midfielder was one of the division’s top creators before relegation forced the Foxes into a sale, and Spurs moved in for him.

Maddison was asked if it was always Tottenham for him when he left Leicester, and speaking to Sky Sports, he admitted that, despite interest elsewhere, he had always felt drawn to North London.

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He said: “Yeah. It was, yeah. There was talk, and there was a few conversations with other clubs and stuff.

“I always just felt and I am not just saying this, I always felt like I was going to be a Tottenham player, and there is genuine meaning beyond that.

“I am not just saying that because I am at Tottenham now and I am trying to get the fans to love me or whatever. I used to play against Spurs, and I felt like when Eriksen left, there was kind of a little gap for a player like myself.

“Especially when Harry Kane was there and Sonny. I saw myself and envisioned that kind of thing. When I got the call, it was one that I did not want to turn down. I could not really entertain anything else, really, because I could picture myself in the white shirt at the stadium.”

James Maddison impact at Spurs since joining

Maddison cost Tottenham £40m to bring him to North London, and the 29-year-old has lived up to expectations, helping Spurs secure Europa League success last season, adding to his FA Cup win during his time at Leicester City.

The playmaker never had the chance to play alongside Kane in a Tottenham shirt as the England captain left in the same window, yet Maddison’s output has remained strong regardless.

The midfielder has returned 16 goals and 21 assists in 75 appearances, proving his importance to the rebuild.

Thomas Frank and Tottenham turn their attention to the Champions League following their first Premier League win in a month at the weekend, as they host Slavia Prague and look to move into the top eight in the standings.

The mood around Tottenham has lifted after the 2-0 win over Brentford on Saturday, their first Premier League victory since the end of October. Xavi Simons assisted the opener and then turned goalscorer, helping Spurs to only their second home win of the season.

Sitting 10th in the league table, a win over his former club will not suddenly mean Thomas Frank has won back all the trust of the Tottenham supporters, as he still has some way to go.

In the Champions League, Tottenham fell to their first defeat of the campaign last time out in a chaotic 5-3 loss to holders Paris Saint-Germain, which dropped them to 16th in the table. Even so, despite all the domestic home issues, Spurs have not lost a European home game in more than 5 years, and fans will hope Frank can keep that run intact.

Currently top of the Czech Liga, Slavia Prague arrive with a strong domestic record and are unbeaten in their league campaign so far. They have won 4 of their previous 5 in all competitions, including a goalless draw with Athletic Club the last time out in Europe.

The challenge for them has been carrying that form onto Europe, sitting 31st in the Champions League table with three draws and two defeats from five matches, including a 3-0 loss to Arsenal earlier last month.

What time does Tottenham Hotspur vs Slavia Prague kick off?

Location: London, England

Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Date: Tuesday, 9 December 2025

Kick-off time: 8pm BST

Referee: Benoît Bastien

VAR: Ivan Bebek

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Tottenham team news

Thomas Frank had Destiny Udogie unavailable against Brentford due to what he described as a minor tissue problem and said it would not be too long until he is back, but he was not spotted training with the rest of the squad ahead of this fixture.

One other absentee from training was, surprisingly, Brennan Johnson, who missed the PSG clash due to a red card in his previous Champions League match.

On the brighter side, Kota Takai, Ben Davies, Radu Dragusin, Mathys Tel and Kolo Muani were all training normally, given the latter was seen limping off against Brentford.

However, Tel, Takai and Dragusin cannot feature as they are not included in Spurs’ European squad, while there are still no signs of Dominic Solanke returning.

Slavia Prague team news

U21 Slovakian defender Dominik Javorcek is close to a return, along with Petr Sevcik, Oscar Dorley and Lukas Vorlicky, who are all doubts for this one.

Head coach Jindrich Trpisovsky has only one confirmed absentee: Filip Horsky.

Predicted Tottenham line-up

Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence, Bergvall, Gray, Simons, Kudus, Kolo Muani, Odobert

Our prediction

Watch out for the midfield pairing of Archie Gray and Xavi Simons going up against a stubborn Slavia Prague defence, who have only had their troubles on the attacking end.

Both Gray and Simons were very sharp in Spurs’ build-up at the weekend, and they will hopefully be able to carry some of that rhythm into this match.

A win here would give Tottenham a real chance to climb the table, and they should be taking this opportunity if they want to secure automatic qualification, especially with two tougher group fixtures still to come.

Tottenham Hotspur are making advances to sign an experienced England forward next summer as his future continues to be mired in doubt.

It has been suggested over the last few months that strengthening their attack will be one of Tottenham’s top priorities over the next couple of transfer windows.

It appears that the Spurs are not only planning for January but are also eyeing a sensational big-name signing for next summer.

It was reported by El Nacional last month that Tottenham had held a discreet meeting with Rashford’s representatives regarding a move to North London at the end of this season.

Tottenham are willing to offer Marcus Rashford a leading role

Fichajes have now also backed up Tottenham’s interest in Rashford, revealing that the Lilywhites are already making moves to sign the 28-year-old, who is shining on loan at Barcelona this season.

The outlet claims that Thomas Frank’s men are willing to offer the England international ‘an immediate leading role’ to convince him to sign for them.

Spurs want to revamp their attack, and they see Rashford as the ‘ideal candidate’ for their forward line, given his ability to create chances, score goals and provide mobility in attack.

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However, the outlet states that Tottenham will not be the only Premier League club trying to take the forward back to England at the end of the season, with other clubs also expected to enter the race.

Barcelona have not decided on Rashford’s future

Barca have a €30m (£26m) option to buy Rashford at the end of the season, but the Catalan giants have not made a final decision on the player.

While they are happy with the impact he has made at Camp Nou, the club’s complex financial situation has put a permanent deal in doubt, with the forward now facing an ‘uncertain’ future.

It is explained that Rashford also has doubts regarding a permanent move as he wants to be a guaranteed starter for Hansi Flick’s side and a leadership role.

With Barca prioritising additions in other positions for the moment, a return to England appears ‘increasingly likely’ for the Tottenham target.

Tottenham Hotspur have been handed some bad news on their rumoured pursuit of Porto striker Samu Aghehowa.

The speculation linking Aghehowa with a move to N17 has intensified over the last month as the Spanish striker’s prolific streak in Portugal continues.

It has been claimed by some sources that Fabio Paratici will spearhead Tottenham’s pursuit of the Porto man in the upcoming transfer window.

It was previously reported that Spurs would have to pay around £70m to land the Spain international in January, but a deal may have just got more complicated.

Tottenham facing Samu Aghehowa disappointment

It has now been revealed by TEAMtalk that the 21-year-old striker is not pushing to leave Porto in January.

The outlet confirms that Tottenham Hotspur have a ‘strong interest’ in Aghehowa and have done plenty of background work on him, while Newcastle and Aston Villa are also admirers of the centre-forward.

However, those clubs could be in for a ‘January disappointment’ after being informed that the former Atletico Madrid man is not expected to force a mid-season transfer.

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The report says that Aghehowa has held talks with the Porto hierarchy, including the club’s president and former Spurs head coach, Andre Villas-Boas, and it has been decided that he will remain at the club at least until next summer.

Porto’s head could be turned with a big Spurs offer

TEAMtalk go on to explain that the striker is happy at the Portuguese club and is fully focused on making the Spain squad for the 2026 World Cup.

While Porto see Aghehowa as being vital for their title charge, the publication does not rule out a January transfer completely.

It is explained that, given Porto’s financial position, they are believed to be open to any ‘major offers’ for the striker in the upcoming transfer window.

One Tottenham forward, who Thomas Frank has praised recently, is emerging as the top January target for a Serie A giant.

As we get closer to the transfer window, most of the focus has been on who Tottenham Hotspur will attempt to bring in, but the Lilywhites are also expected to offload some players.

Richarlison has been the most heavily linked with a Spurs exit, while it has also been claimed by a few sources that Yves Bissouma could be on his way out.

Another surprising name being linked with a departure from Tottenham is Mathys Tel, who is thought to be on AS Roma’s radar ahead of January.

AS Roma see Tottenham forward Mathys Tel as their ideal signing

RomaForever has now claimed that if the Frenchman’s game time at Spurs does not increase over the coming weeks, the Giallorossi will try to sign him on loan in January.

The 20-year-old is seen as a ‘perfect fit’ for the Italian side, who want a player who can play upfront as well as in the wide areas.

Gian Piero Gasperini is said to be a fan of Tel, and it is suggested that a loan move to the Italian capital would be ideal, as it would ensure that the youngster gets minutes under his belt.

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Spurs have already made a decision on Tel

Some reports from Italy have claimed over recent weeks that Tel is keen to leave Tottenham in January as he is frustrated with a lack of opportunities in North London.

However, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, Spurs have no intention of selling the former Bayern Munich man permanently, with a temporary move being the only option on the cards.