Tottenham appear ready to sanction a temporary exit for young winger Mikey Moore, with a move to the Bundesliga reportedly gathering pace.
According to TeamTalk, via EPL Index, the 18-year-old is edging closer to a loan switch to FC Köln for the upcoming season. The report frames the move as a sensible piece of squad management from Spurs, allowing Moore to gain regular first-team football in Germany's top flight rather than fighting for minutes in north London.
Moore has been tipped as one of Tottenham's brightest academy prospects, and a spell in the Bundesliga would offer him valuable senior experience against physical, competitive opposition. Köln, freshly back in the top division, could benefit from his pace and directness out wide.
Nothing has been confirmed by either club at this stage, but talks are said to be advancing, suggesting an announcement could follow in the coming days if terms are finalised.