Liverpool chase 17‑year‑old Gilberto Mora as Romano hails his talent

Liverpool have confirmed they are "serious" about signing 17‑year‑old attacking midfielder Gilberto Mora, with transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano stating the club are monitoring the Mexican prodigy closely. The Reds’ interest follows a period in which they spent over £100m on three players across the last two summers, yet they continue to seek future stars.

Mora, who currently stars for Tijuana, has already netted five goals in seven league appearances this season. His performances have earned him a place in the Mexican national side, where he debuted at 16 years and 257 days, becoming the youngest ever player for the country.

Why Liverpool are targeting the Mexican midfielder

Fraser Fletcher, an insider at TEAMtalk, revealed that Liverpool have made direct contact with Mora’s representatives, underlining "serious interest" from Anfield. The club’s appetite for young talent is evident despite recent heavy spending, and they see Mora as a potential long‑term asset.

Real Madrid and Barcelona are also in the race, but Premier League clubs, led by Liverpool, are considered the front‑runners. The competition stems from Mora’s proven goal‑scoring record and his historic World Cup appearance at 17 years and 240 days, where he started against England in the round of 16.

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Implications for both sides

Because Mora turns 18 in October, he will be eligible to move to Europe in the January transfer window. TEAMtalk his fee is set to eclipse the Liga MX record of around £15m paid for Maxi Araujo in 2024, potentially becoming the most expensive sale in the Mexican league.

Romano summed up the situation on his YouTube channel: "Keep a close eye on Gilberto Mora, the youngest goalscorer ever for the Mexican national team. This boy is special. Clubs from Spain, from England and beyond are monitoring him, and conversations with his camp will start soon."

Should Liverpool secure Mora, they would add a highly rated midfielder to a squad already rich in talent, while the player would gain a platform in the Premier League to develop his promising career.