Liverpool pursue Gilberto Mora amid competition for 17-year-old talent
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 6:35 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Liverpool has initiated talks to sign 17-year-old Gilberto Mora, a standout performer for Mexico during the FIFA World Cup. The attacking midfielder, currently with Club Tijuana, is attracting interest from several top clubs across Europe, including Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Barcelona. Mora recently signed a new three-year contract with Tijuana, which includes a release clause in anticipation of European bids. As he is set to turn 18 later this year, Liverpool appears eager to establish a lead in the transfer race for the rising star.
- •Liverpool opens talks for Gilberto Mora of Tijuana.
- •Mora is regarded as one of the top teenagers globally.
- •He has earned 12 caps for the Mexican national team.
- •Liverpool faces competition from multiple top European clubs.
- •Contract includes a tailored release mechanism for future transfers.
- 6:35 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool open talks over deal for 17-year-old FIFA World Cup jewel
"Liverpool are racing to get ahead of their rivals in a deal for one FIFA World Cup wonderkid. Having facilitated the rise of Rio Ngumoha - one of the top teenagers in the global game - the Reds are at...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- EPL•Jul 8, 2026, 8:00 AM“Being here was unthinkable” Merino relives his injury hell after World Cup heroics
- Champions League•Jul 8, 2026, 7:58 AMArbeloa eyes Real Madrid players for Fulham
- EPL•Jul 8, 2026, 7:55 AMReal Madrid considering surprise move for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder
- EPL•Jul 8, 2026, 7:41 AMPremier League club appoint new manager six weeks ahead of 2026/27 season
- EPL•Jul 8, 2026, 7:40 AMMark Hughes: Sir Alex Ferguson attends funeral of former player’s son
- EPL•Jul 8, 2026, 7:35 AMRichard Hughes’ latest move confirms the fate of £60m Liverpool star
