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Declan Carr

Mon 13 April 2026 11:10, UK

Tottenham Hotspur have been told they do not need to spend massively, with Mikey Moore set to lead a youth revolution.

The 18-year-old is currently starring for Rangers in the Scottish Premiership, with six goals and three assists in all competitions.

Moore is probably the brightest talent at Hotspur Way, and he may well find himself in Roberto De Zerbi‘s first-team plans for the new campaign.

There are plenty of others who could make an impression on the manager and force their way into contention under the Italian boss.

Tottenham fans will want huge spending to make sure that they do not have another miserable season, but it may not be needed.

Who could join Moore in Tottenham’s first team?

John Wenham believes that Moore could star for Tottenham next season, and he may not be the only young player to be given a chance.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “There is some talk that he might win Rangers player of the season. He’s playing really, really well at the moment; they absolutely love him up there.

“For an 18-year-old, could he come in at left wing next year for Tottenham? I think he could.

“I think there’s enough potential there and enough buy-in that, if we can just stay up this year, if you can build a squad around the core of young English home-grown players, Alfie Devine, Will Lankshear, Moore, and maybe Jamie Donley, Ashley Phillips, we’ve got Luka Vuskovic coming back.

“You really don’t need to spend a lot of money; you just need to spend well in the right positions.”

Will De Zerbi adopt a youth approach?

It seems unlikely that De Zerbi would use that many young players as starting players, but there may well be places as depth pieces available.

The likes of Vuskovic, Moore and Devine have looked like genuine options for the senior team, while the others have significant experience under their belts, too.

It would save Spurs from spending extravagant amounts in the market, and the players are more likely to fight for the badge because they have come through the club from a young age, and they are keen to make an impression.