Tottenham Hotspur may find it difficult to arrange another loan move for Mikey Moore in January, with FC Köln reportedly having no intention of cutting short the youngster’s spell in Germany.The 19-year-old has endured a frustrating start to life in the Bundesliga, having struggled to make the same impact he did during his loan spell at Rangers last season.Moore is still searching for his first goal or officially recorded assist for Köln, although he did play a part in an own goal against Stuttgart earlier in the campaign.It emerged earlier this week that Tottenham are reportedly considering recalling Moore in January, with Football Insider claiming that Spurs could look to find a different loan destination for the winger.Credit: @thefrederikkejensen / InstagramKöln have no plans to send Mikey Moore back to TottenhamHowever, German publication Express has now played down the possibility of Moore’s loan being cut short, reporting that Köln’s decision-makers are not considering an early termination of the agreement.The Bundesliga club are said to remain confident that the Tottenham academy graduate will eventually find his feet in Germany, despite his difficulties during the opening months of the campaign.The report also highlights a significant obstacle to Tottenham’s reported plans to find Moore another loan club in January.FIFA rules complicate Tottenham’s January plans for MooreMoore has already made competitive appearances for both Tottenham and Köln this season, which means arranging a move to a third club would be far from straightforward.Under Article 5 of FIFA’s regulations, players can generally be registered with a maximum of three clubs during a season but are only eligible to play official matches for two. There are limited exceptions, including certain moves between leagues operating on different seasonal calendars.Moore featured for Spurs before heading to Germany, including appearances in the Premier League and League Cup. His subsequent involvement for Köln means a conventional January loan to another club playing on the same seasonal calendar would normally be ruled out.That does not prevent Moore from potentially returning to Tottenham and playing for De Zerbi’s side, subject to the terms of his loan agreement and the relevant registration requirements.However, unless Spurs have a clear first-team role in mind for the teenager, bringing him back to North London could leave him with even fewer opportunities to develop.Mikey Moore’s Tottenham appearances in 2026/27DateOpponentCompetitionMinutes22 AugustBrentfordPremier League6726 AugustCharlton AthleticLeague Cup9029 AugustNewcastle UnitedPremier League23Moore played three competitive matches for Spurs before joining FC Köln on loan on 31 August 2026.Those three appearances explain why Tottenham’s options are restricted. Moore has already represented Spurs and Köln in competitive matches this season, meaning a conventional move to a third club in January would normally fall foul of FIFA’s eligibility rules.Köln boss Rene Wagner still believes in Tottenham youngsterDespite Moore’s lack of attacking returns, Köln manager Rene Wagner has continued to encourage the winger to be brave in possession and maintain his confidence.Speaking after his side’s 2-1 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen, Wagner explained that Moore needed to keep working on creating opportunities for himself and praised the youngster’s willingness to compete and defend for his team.Those comments suggest the Köln boss has not lost faith in Moore, even if the Tottenham youngster has found it difficult to make a consistent impact in the final third.SpursWeb’s view: Tottenham should not rush Moore’s returnMoore’s struggles in Germany will understandably concern Tottenham supporters, particularly after the promise he showed at Rangers. However, a difficult few months in the Bundesliga do not necessarily mean the loan has been a failure.The teenager is being challenged to adapt to a different league and develop parts of his game that may not have been tested as regularly in Scotland. There is value in learning how to cope when defenders are getting the better of him and things are not going his way.The important thing is that Moore continues to receive meaningful opportunities at Köln. If he is regularly left on the bench, Tottenham would have reason to question whether the arrangement is serving its intended purpose.For now, there appears little reason to rush into a January recall unless De Zerbi genuinely intends to use Moore in his first-team plans. Staying in Germany and working through this difficult period could ultimately prove more beneficial for the winger’s long-term development.READ MORE: Tottenham ready to consider recalling Mikey Moore amid Köln loan strugglesThe post Tottenham face January Mikey Moore loan obstacle as Köln make decision appeared first on Spurs Web.