The Tottenham youngster impressed during his time in Glasgow last season and discussions had taken place over extending his connection with the club.

Speaking to the Daily Record, Moore revealed his agent had even held talks at Ibrox before Rohl’s exit led him to reconsider his options.

Moore said: “We spoke throughout the year and even at the end of the season before we finished, there were talks with Rangers. I was speaking with my agent, and he was up at Ibrox speaking with the owner and stuff.

“But to be honest, it kind of stopped when Danny left. I think once he'd gone, it didn't make as much sense for me. As much as I loved my time, I don't think it made as much sense for me to go back and start again afresh, especially at this point in my career when I just thought I needed to take another jump now.

“I needed to take another step, to push on to try and challenge myself.”

Moore subsequently opted for a different challenge by moving to Germany on loan with FC Cologne.

The 19-year-old believes performing well during his Rangers spell gave him the confidence to test himself in another environment.

He added: “I did well in Glasgow, so it was about trying to tick off another box and do something else. I really enjoyed playing under Danny, so when he left, that was when I started leaning more towards going out to the Bundesliga or another team.

“Obviously that's what ended up happening, and I'm happy that I'm here now, but obviously I miss being over there all the time.”

Moore also confirmed he never personally discussed a possible Rangers return with Rohl’s successor Derek McInnes.

Asked whether McInnes had attempted to change his mind, he said: “I didn’t speak to him personally. I’m not sure if there were chats with my agent and things like that.

"I'm not sure what was happening behind the scenes, but no, I never spoke to Derek.”