Mikey Moore transfer reunion tipped as Championship duo 'register interest' in Tottenham 17-year-old

Tottenham Hotspur teenager Mikey Moore has reportedly emerged as a loan target for two Championship clubs, one of whom could offer him the chance to reunite with a former coach.

The 17-year-old continued on an upward trajectory during the 2024-25 season, contributing to Spurs' success in the Europa League with one goal and one assist in five appearances.

Moore was an unused substitute in Tottenham's 1-0 triumph over Manchester United in the final, though, and he did not play a single minute in the knockout rounds despite impressing in the league phase.

The England Under-19 international was also handed just three starts in the Premier League by Ange Postecoglou, and his hopes of increased game time under Thomas Frank will suffer a major blow if the Dane brings Bryan Mbeumo to the club with him.

As a result, speculation over Moore's future - both short-term and long-term - has started to rage, and it was claimed last month that Borussia Dortmund were keeping a close eye on his situation.

Championship duo 'register interest' in Moore deal

Now, Football Insider claims that West Bromwich Albion and Birmingham City are also in the running to sign the Lilywhites academy graduate, and both have officially registered their interest in a move.

Any move for Moore would be a straight loan deal without an option or obligation to buy, as Tottenham are still confident that the teenager will blossom into a fundamental player for the club in the coming years.

However, both West Brom and Birmingham allegedly feel that he could take the second tier 'by storm', and the attacker would quickly reunite with a former Spurs coach at the former club.

The Baggies announced the appointment of ex-Tottenham assistant Ryan Mason as their new head coach earlier this month; the erstwhile midfielder also enjoyed two stints in interim charge of the Lilywhites in 2021 and 2023.

Meanwhile, Moore has recorded one goal and two assists in 21 appearances for Tottenham in all competitions, and his contract does not expire until 2027, having penned his first professional deal upon turning 17 last year.

Son could hold the key for Moore's 2025-26 season

One reason why Moore found game time difficult to come by last year was the presence of captain Son Heung-min, who remains an integral cog in the Spurs system well into his 30s.

Tottenham recently triggered an extension in the South Korean's contract to keep him on the books until the summer of 2026, but if they are to recoup any transfer fee for their skipper, a sale this summer or in January must materialise.

Saudi Pro League clubs are thought to be casting a watchful eye over developments, and Son recently refused to offer any guarantees about his next career move.

If the 32-year-old is tempted by a transfer elsewhere following 10 years in North London, Moore will have an incentive to stay at Spurs and fight for his place next term, but a loan switch would be best for all parties if Son sees out the final year of his contract.

Written by
Ben Knapton