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title: "Tottenham backed to move for Youssoufa Moukoko"
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author: "Samuel Slaney"
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published: "2022-11-25T11:45:55Z"
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# Tottenham backed to move for Youssoufa Moukoko

**[Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) have been backed to make a move for Borussia Dortmund and Germany World Cup gem Youssoufa Moukoko, according to Spurs expert [John Wenham.](https://www.footballinsider247.com/author/johnwenham/)**

### The Lowdown: A rising star

Moukoko, 18, has been a name to keep tabs on for years now, having telegrammed his name in Europe after he broke a Bundesliga U19 [goalscoring record](https://www.givemesport.com/1553731-dortmunds-youssoufa-moukoko-15-breaks-the-bundesliga-u19-goalscoring-record) at the age of 15.

In that season, Moukoko scored a mesmerising [34 goals in 20 games](https://www.givemesport.com/1553731-dortmunds-youssoufa-moukoko-15-breaks-the-bundesliga-u19-goalscoring-record) for Dortmund’s development side – an early indication of his potential.

The starlet has done enough to become a member of the German national set up and has already turned out for the side in this illustrious World Cup tournament, owing to his solid return of [six goals and three assists](https://www.fotmob.com/players/1174708/youssoufa-moukoko) in 14 Bundesliga games for Dortmund this term.

### The Latest: Wenham wouldn’t be surprised

As per a piece from [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/expert-wouldnt-be-surprised-if-tottenham-sign-youssoufa-moukoko-after-sources-reveal/), Spurs expert Wenham claims he would not be surprised if the club ended up making a move for Moukoko.

*“I wouldn’t be at all surprised if Tottenham made a move for him. He would be told that he would be part of the first-team squad but would also play every game for the Under-21s to build up his understanding of English football.*

*“He has a contract that expires in the summer and I expect clubs to be in for him in January. I can see the logic of Tottenham signing him and putting him in the scenario where he would be back up to Kane but also playing for the Under-21s.*

*“I think signings of that level are needed to make sure our Under-21s aren’t relegated. We aren’t just going to watch that happen without trying to do anything.”*

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### The Verdict: Nice try…

Wenham’s ideology surrounding Moukoko comes from an astute and developmental place of thinking, but a move to Tottenham could be unrealistic.

Moukoko, who could be available for just over [£26million](https://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/transfers/2022-2023/manchester-united-and-liverpool-chase-26m-dortmund-forward-youssoufa-moukoko-paper-round_sto9222272/story.shtml) in the New Year, has started [eight](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/youssoufa-moukoko/leistungsdaten/spieler/467720) games for Dortmund this season and has appeared [14](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/youssoufa-moukoko/leistungsdaten/spieler/467720) times in the Bundesliga from a possible 15.

He is a regular for Dortmund and is in Qatar as mentioned and as such, you could say that a transfer to Spurs to rival Harry Kane and play in the U21s when needed is unlikely.