FC Köln may strengthen its offense with a transfer double deal. Mikey Moore is set to join from Tottenham Hotspur. The 1. FC Köln could be strengthening its offense with a spectacular transfer double deal. According to Bild, a deal for Mikey Moore is imminent. An agreement with the 19-year-old from Tottenham Hotspur has reportedly been reached for some time. Now, coach Roberto De Zerbi has given the green light for a loan deal. Initially, there was a lack of consent from the Spurs coach, as he relied on Moore. At the 0:3 loss to FC Brentford at the Premier League opener of the North London club on Saturday, the teenager even started in the starting lineup. The squad situation will, however, relax in the coming days, as Tottenham is preparing for a transfer double deal. English media report consistently that the Spurs have agreed a deal with Manchester City for Savinho and Omar Marmoush. A total of 185 million euros in transfer fees are to be paid for the duo. Both play at the Sky Blues under Pep Guardiola's successor Enzo Maresca, hardly any role.

Why does FC Köln want Mikey Moore so badly? De Zerbi apparently exerted internal pressure, as he urgently needed new forces. This was also hinted at by the Italian after the Brentford loss, as he even explicitly highlighted Moore in a completely unavailable Spurs team. "We were not ready to win the two-way battles. We made many mistakes in the pressing with Mikey Moore", he said. In Cologne, Moore could take over the role of Jakub Kaminski, who was transferred to Benfica Lisbon, on the right wing - and be the counterpart to Said El Mala, who recently extended his contract with the Geißböcken unexpectedly. The FC was previously unable to come to a common denominator with the BVB. Moore was loaned to the Glasgow Rangers in the past season. In 47 competitive appearances, he scored seven goals and four assists. Getty Images