Tottenham are said to be considering recalling Mikey Moore from his loan spell with Koln in the January transfer window. Moore was heavily linked with a return to Rangers in the summer but ultimately joined the Bundesliga outfit in a bid to get a new experience in one of Europe's top leagues.

But while the young attacker has made eight league appearances this season, and five of them starts, he has struggled for form, providing only one assist and no goals. TeamTalk are now reporting that the two clubs could agree to end the loan deal in the winter window, which would suggest Koln aren't exactly delighted with what they are seeing from the 19-year-old.

With Spurs having increased competition in their front line this season, Moore is unlikely to find opportunities back in North London in the second half of the season, meaning Tottenham would likely have to assess the next steps.

Spurs will have to balance trying to get Moore more experience at a high level while also ensuring he can handle the challenge. His struggles for form in Bundesliga may suggest a slightly lower level will be more beneficial to his development and confidence.

While his old club Rangers were linked in the summer, the report adds that the Scottish club currently have no plans to take him back to Ibrox in the winter window. Rangers had a busy summer window and are not actively looking for recruits like Moore. Then again, Moore is not currently available, and should he become available, it's not out of the question that their view changes, with injuries having the potential to play a part by the time January comes around.

In the case Moore does stay, it's reported that Koln have no interest in pursuing a permanent deal, so Spurs are likely to find themselves in the position of trying to find Moore a new loan club be it January or the summer.

"We all know that he has incredible quality. When he came on at half-time, he changed the game to a certain extent. He always wants the ball, he's always active and he finds solutions going forward." - Koln boss René Wagner

As you can see from the above quote, Moore has offered flashes during his time at Koln, but there is a sense that among fans, patience is wearing thin.

Moore has ability, as he has shown at Spurs, but Koln want to see it more consistently, and there are concerns about his end product, which isn't particularly uncommon for a young winger learning his trade.