Rangers head coach Russell Martin has confirmed his eighth new signing of the summer, with the loan capture of talented Tottenham Hotspur teenager Mikey Moore.
The 17-year-old has been dubbed as a ‘wonderkid’, with a number of former managers, teammates and academy coaches hailing his as one of Britain’s most exciting young talents.
The starlet, who turns 18 next month, played under ex-Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou last season, scoring his first senior goal in a 3-0 win over Elfsborg on the way to his team's Europa League success.
Officially the youngest player to play for Spurs in the English Premier League, he made his league debut against Manchester City in May 2024 at the age of 16 years and 277 days, and has excited Spurs fans with his enormous potential ever since. But what can he bring to Rangers during his season-long stay on loan?
Here, The Scotsman looks through 12 of the best quotes from former managers, coach and his current Spurs teammates about Rangers’ exciting new signing.
5. Jermain Defoe (his former Spurs under-18 coach)
"He's someone that wants to improve, he’s a nice kid. I was so happy when I saw him come on last season in Europe and get his first goal, and he gave me a little mention in the interview after which was brilliant. My advice to him would be to keep working hard, keep improving every day on your game and working on your game every single day." | Getty Images
6. James Maddison (His Spurs teammate)
"I have to sometimes pinch myself and remember how young he is... He's 17 and came into the group when was 16. He's a man already." | Getty Images
7. Brennan Johnson (Spurs teammate)
"He’s only 17, but he plays like he’s been in the first team for years. His confidence to take people on and his finishing are top-level already. He’s going to be a problem for defenders." | Getty Images
8. Stuart Lewis - (Former Spurs under-18 coach)
"Mikey was always a cut above at youth level. His ability to glide past players and score goals that others couldn’t even dream of was unreal. He’s got that X-factor you can’t coach." | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images