FC Koln are not considering sending Mikey Moore back to Tottenham early in the January transfer window, despite his disappointing performances so far, and a return to Ibrox and Rangers isn’t even possible.
Moore joined the German side on loan in the summer in a move that was widely seen as a coup at the time. Koln had certainly expected him to be a difference maker in their team.
Indeed, they made several concessions just to get the loan deal over the line, including accepting Tottenham’s refusal to include a purchase clause.
Unfortunately, though, the 19-year-old is yet to be worth the hype or even replicate his Rangers form. He’s yet to score in eight Bundesliga games and has only provided one assist as well.
What’s been happening
That’s led to questions being asked in Cologne, with the German club expecting a repeat of his Rangers form or better. Sport Witness have covered that. The Tottenham youngster even reportedly held one on one talks with his current manager about the situation last month.
A separate report earlier this month then explained how the situation was becoming something of a mess. There was, reportedly, bewilderment and impatience about the youngster’s performances this season.
That has led to reports in England that the loan deal could be cancelled in January. Indeed, one such report claimed that Tottenham were actively looking into the matter. It even stated that they had plans to send him back to Rangers for the remainder of the season.
That, though, is a total non-starter to begin with. For a start, Moore has already played for two teams this season – Tottenham and Koln. That means he cannot, under FIFA rules, play for another side this season.
How Koln see things going
Furthermore, it seems Koln have no interest in such an arrangement. Express report that those in charge at the German club have made that clear to them exclusively.
Their information is that Koln are not even considering an early termination of the loan deal. On the contrary, those in charge are confident that the Tottenham loanee will eventually find his breakthrough and go on to become an important player for them.
So, the possibility of a return to Tottenham in January is being absolutely dismissed on their end. They have no such plans or plans to accept the idea at this point.
A return would make no sense anyway, as Moore cannot play for another side, including Rangers. And with playing time at Tottenham not on offer either, it’s best he stay where he is. That is certainly what Koln seem to think.
