“For me, it makes sense for Mikey to end up back at Ibrox,” Kenny Miller told dailyrecord.co.uk. It is the clearest reading of Mikey Moore's situation right now. Rangers gave the teenager real responsibility last season, not a token development loan, and the return was strong enough to make a second spell feel logical even if nothing has been finalised yet.
Moore made 47 appearances across all competitions last season, scored seven goals and produced four assists. He was also named Scottish Premiership Young Player of the Season. For a young attacker on loan from Tottenham, that is exactly the sort of season that should push both clubs toward doing it again.
Miller's case for a second loan
Miller has not dressed it up. “I would be surprised if Rangers are not already all over Moore if there's going to be another loan deal for him,” he told dailyrecord.co.uk.
That view looks sensible because Moore already knows the club, the demands and the league. Miller also said: “I would be very surprised if Ibrox wasn't his destination given he spoke so fondly about his time there, how much he enjoyed it and how it's been a really good spell for his development.”
That last point is probably the strongest one. A lot of young loans are built around minutes and little else. Moore's spell looked more meaningful than that. He played 47 times, which tells you he was trusted over the course of the season rather than protected at the edges of the squad.
There is still a line between strong expectation and an actual decision. Reports suggest a call on Moore's next loan is expected next week, but that is not the same as saying Tottenham have already settled on a destination. The noise around Rangers is loud, and Miller has added to it, but this is still a likely move rather than a completed one.
Moore already showed why Rangers want him back
The output is the obvious place to start. Moore scored seven times last season, and one of those goals came in the Old Firm derby against Celtic. Young wide players can look promising without really deciding matches. Moore did more than that.
He also added four assists, which matters in judging whether he can handle another year of regular senior football. The seven goals will grab more attention, but the broader picture is that he contributed often enough to justify his place. Winning Scottish Premiership Young Player of the Season only strengthens that argument.
There is also room for improvement, which is exactly why another loan holds appeal. Danny Rohl told givemesport.com: “Mikey is a key player for us. He has improved a lot, but there are still things to work on. We have players behind him waiting for chances and opportunities.” That does not weaken the case for Rangers. If anything, it fits it. A second season in an environment where Moore has already settled and produced looks like the smarter route than treating last year as a one-off success and moving him somewhere less familiar.
The decision still needs making
The one caution here is simple enough. Backing a return and confirming one are different things. Some reports have pushed the idea that Moore's next move is effectively lined up, while others have stopped short of that and pointed only to a decision arriving soon.
Still, the evidence favours Rangers as the right fit. Moore has already shown he can carry a serious workload there, with 47 appearances, seven goals and four assists, and he left with an individual award as well. Miller's reading is not sentimental. It is based on a loan spell that worked.
For now, the deal is not done and no destination has been confirmed. But with a decision expected next week, Rangers remain the obvious club in the frame for Moore's next loan.
FAQ
Will Mikey Moore return to Rangers on loan from Tottenham?
A return is being strongly backed, especially by Kenny Miller, who said Rangers should already be pushing for another loan. But there is no confirmation yet. Reports suggest a decision on Moore's next loan is expected next week, and sources stop short of saying Tottenham have definitely chosen Rangers.
Why do Rangers want Mikey Moore back after his first loan spell?
The case is straightforward. Moore made 47 appearances across all competitions last season, scored seven goals, added four assists and was named Scottish Premiership Young Player of the Season. He was not used as a cameo option, and he also scored in the Old Firm derby against Celtic.
What has Kenny Miller said about Mikey Moore and Rangers?
Miller has made the clearest public case for a return. He told dailyrecord.co.uk that he would be surprised if Rangers were not already all over Moore if another loan was possible, and said he would be very surprised if Ibrox was not his destination because the spell helped Moore's development.
Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 4 outlets. How we work →