Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Savinho and Cody Gakpo is now having a direct impact elsewhere in Roberto De Zerbi’s squad, with Mikey Moore’s proposed loan move to FC Köln being delayed.
Moore had been expected to spend the season in Germany after Tottenham and Köln made significant progress over a straight loan.
However, De Zerbi has personally held off giving the move final approval while Spurs continue their attempts to strengthen his attack.
Tottenham delay Mikey Moore exit
According to TEAMtalk, Moore has already agreed personal terms with Köln and a verbal understanding is in place between the two clubs over a season-long loan without an option to buy.
A flight to Germany had even reportedly been arranged before De Zerbi intervened.
The Tottenham head coach has not yet approved Moore’s departure because Spurs are still attempting to complete deals for Savinho and Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo.
It effectively makes Moore’s future another part of Tottenham’s attacking transfer puzzle.
Spurs are also taking a similar approach with Richarlison. Tottenham are refusing to let the Brazilian leave cheaply, with his future expected to become clearer as De Zerbi brings further attackers into the squad.
Moore has given his manager another reason not to rush his exit.
The 19-year-old scored twice during Tottenham’s 3-0 pre-season victory over Hoffenheim, having featured regularly under De Zerbi during the summer.
Köln are still confident the loan will eventually go through, but Tottenham first want more certainty over the attacking options available to De Zerbi.
That puts additional significance on negotiations for Savinho and Gakpo.
Completing one of those deals could do more than strengthen Tottenham’s starting XI. It could also finally give Spurs the confidence to sanction Moore’s move to Germany.
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