Roberto De Zerbi says Tottenham Hotspur’s remaining transfer business will determine whether Mikey Moore stays with the first team or heads out on loan.
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi has revealed that a final decision on teenage prodigy Mikey Moore’s immediate future will depend heavily on the club’s activity in the remaining weeks of the transfer window. Speaking to the press after Tottenham’s pre-season win in New Zealand, the Italian manager explained that potential incoming winger signings will dictate whether the talented youngster stays with the first team or departs on loan.
Moore is widely regarded as one of the most exciting prospects to emerge from Tottenham’s academy in recent years. His impressive pre-season performances have sparked significant debate among supporters regarding his squad role for the upcoming campaign.
Addressing Moore’s situation directly, De Zerbi emphasized that the club must carefully evaluate its transfer business before determining the best pathway for his development:
“We have to see. We have to analyse the last part of the transfer market, because we try to bring wingers, and then we speak with him, with his agent, with the club, to find the best solution for everyone.”
De Zerbi’s comments highlight Tottenham’s ongoing search for additional wide attackers in the market. Should Spurs successfully recruit their primary winger targets, competition for places on the flanks will increase significantly, potentially limiting Moore’s senior minutes.
Under those circumstances, a carefully chosen loan move could offer Moore guaranteed starting opportunities in competitive first-team football. Regular game time elsewhere could accelerate his physical maturity and tactical understanding far quicker than sporadic appearances from the bench.
However, if transfer deals fall through or if De Zerbi feels Moore is ready to make an immediate impact, the 17-year-old could remain in North London as part of the first-team rotation. With domestic cup competitions and European fixtures on the schedule, squad depth will be vital for Spurs across the long season.
Roberto De Zerbi explains what could decide Mikey Moore’s future at Tottenham
De Zerbi underscored his collaborative approach to youth management, promising open discussions between the coaching staff, the player, his family, and his representatives. Ensuring that all parties are aligned on the development plan remains the priority for the club hierarchy.
As the transfer deadline approaches, Tottenham’s recruitment decisions will ultimately shape Moore’s short-term path. Whether he continues his development at Hotspur Way or earns valuable experience on loan, Spurs remain fully committed to nurturing his world-class potential.
