BVB battle for Mikey Moore: Tottenham stall Dortmund | OneFootball

Mikey Moore is the one. Borussia Dortmund have set their sights on Tottenham Hotspur’s 18-year-old attacking talent. But the Premier League club has ideas of its own. As a result, the deal is hanging in the balance.

Despite his young age, Moore already has plenty of experience. He made 47 appearances across all competitions for Glasgow Rangers last season, scoring seven goals and providing four more assists. He also showcased his talent seven times in the Europa League.

For Spurs, he featured in 21 competitive matches in 2024/25 (one goal, two assists). The North London club therefore think very highly of their top talent and are not willing to let him go that easily.

However, Borussia Dortmund’s decision-makers are also convinced by the youngster, who is under contract with the two-time English champions until 2030. According to TEAMTalk, BVB’s aim is to sign Moore on loan and also secure an option to buy. Transfermarkt.de currently values the junior international at €18 million.

Rangers join the race

But according to the report, Spurs do not want to give up control of the situation. The club is willing to agree to a one-year loan in order to best support Moore’s development and help him adapt to the top level of professional football. However, the option to buy is a concern, as it is not viewed favorably in London. Since the youngster is believed capable of reaching the very top, such a clause is reportedly not under consideration, according to internal sources.

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Whether this will deter BVB from pursuing the move remains to be seen, especially since the English side themselves know how valuable a year in the Bundesliga would be for Moore’s development. But Rangers are also involved in the battle for the attacker’s signature. Dortmund’s interest, however, complicates the plans of the Scots, who would love to extend the loan deal that expired this summer.

Despite the interest from Scotland, Dortmund appear to have the better chance of signing Moore. On the one hand, Tottenham view the Bundesliga as a clear step up from the Premiership; on the other, the 18-year-old could play in the Champions League with Borussia, while Rangers would “only” be competing in the Europa League. That leaves just the issue of the purchase option to resolve.

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