Tottenham are in an excellent position to agree on professional terms with key prospect Mikey Moore amid heavy interest from rivals.
According to Football Insider, Mikey Moore might end up staying at Tottenham, who are set to agree a professional deal with the teenager. There’s heavy interest in acquiring the youngster from some of the big Premier League and German sides, with Spurs extremely confident of keeping him. beyond his 17th birthday.
Mikey Moore to sign professional terms with Spurs
Mikely Moore has been in the news over the past few weeks, especially during the slow transfer market period when the Euros were ongoing. Tottenham made him their youngest-ever Premier League debutant, and they remain eager to forge a long-term relationship. They want to see the player thrive at the club, and the teenager is also keen on staying.
Spurs are now confident of keeping the teenager as he approaches his 17th birthday, which falls on August 11. FA Rules stipulate clubs cannot offer professional terms until a said player turns 17, and in Moore’s case, he’s a few weeks away from that landmark. Tottenham may have done the job in the background and are confident that the teenager will remain at the club beyond this summer.
Tottenham will likely have made their proposal to the 16-year-old and are confident of beating a host of clubs from the Premier League and Bundesliga, who are angling for Moore’s signature. Spurs are already making plans soon to integrate him into Ange Postecoglou’s first team, and they might have built a path for the teenager.
Tottenham to ward off competition for Moore
In what has proved to be a vulnerable market for clubs to keep hold of their young starlets, Tottenham may have pulled a big one off their hat with the Moore contract. Manchester City and Manchester United have shown interest, with the latter considered the strongest suitor in the race ahead of their blue neighbours.
The Red Devils had been hopeful of landing one of the brightest young talents from around Moore, although now they might have to concede defeat. There was considerable interest coming from the Bundesliga, with Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich keen.
The Germans can also offer professional contracts to players under the age of 17, meaning they might have had a more straightforward path to bring someone like Moore. However, Tottenham are set to have the last laugh as they hope his 17th birthday will come sooner and that the player signs on the dotted line quickly enough.
