Fulham and Everton were both ready to pay €30 million to sign Tottenham Hotspur winger Mikey Moore this summer. The 19-year-old turned down the permanent offers from the Premier League clubs and instead chose a loan switch to Bundesliga side FC Köln to secure regular first-team football.
Both clubs sent formal proposals for the young attacker, who is considered one of English football's brightest prospects. Moore's decision was driven by a desire for immediate playing time, which he believed would be more readily available in Germany. The move to Köln was completed on a season-long loan basis, leaving the two English sides to pursue other targets.
Fulham's search for attacking reinforcements came during a challenging start to their Premier League campaign. Marco Silva's side currently sit 18th in the table with just one point from their opening four matches. Their recent form shows two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five outings across all competitions.
Recent upturn in form
The Cottagers showed signs of life with a dramatic 3-2 away victory over West Ham United on Tuesday. Oscar Bobb scored a 78th-minute winner, with earlier goals from Rodrigo Muniz and Cesar Palacios Perez securing the three points. That result followed a goalless draw at Anfield against Liverpool and a narrow 3-2 home defeat to Crystal Palace.
Joshua King is the team's top scorer so far this season with two goals in four appearances. The squad has netted four times in the league but conceded seven, leaving them with a negative three goal difference. They trail league leaders Arsenal by 11 points in the early standings.
Captain Tom Cairney remains sidelined, a notable absence in midfield. The club's full squad list details other available options as Silva looks to build momentum. Their next challenge is a home fixture against Manchester United on Sunday, a match that presents an opportunity to climb out of the relegation zone. Fans can view the complete upcoming fixtures schedule on the club's official site.
The failed move for Moore shows Fulham's intent to invest in young talent, even as they handle a difficult period on the pitch. Their summer business ultimately focused elsewhere, with the focus now shifting to extracting results from the current group. The team returns to Craven Cottage for the Manchester United match on 20 September.
