Liverpool chase Mexican prodigy as Romano flags next big thing

Liverpool have opened direct talks with 17‑year‑old Mexican attacking midfielder Gilberto Mora, confirming contact with his representatives after Fabrizio Romano highlighted the youngster as the ‘next big thing’.

Transfer ambitions

The Reds have spent over £100m on three superstar‑calibre signings across the past two summers, yet they remain keen on securing top‑quality prospects. Fraser Fletcher, an insider, says Liverpool are the leading Premier League contender for Mora, underlining ‘serious interest’ from Anfield.

Midfield prospect Gilberto Mora

Mora, who plays for Tijuana and the Mexican national side, has already netted five goals in seven club appearances this season and became the youngest ever Mexican to feature at a World Cup. Born in October 2008, he is 17 and has attracted attention from Real Madrid and Barcelona.

“Keep close eye to Gilberto Mora, the youngest goalscorer ever for Mexican national team,” Romano declared on his YouTube channel. “This boy is special. This midfielder is special. 17 years old… Clubs from Spain, from England and not only, are monitoring him.”

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Broader squad context and future impact

Andoni Iraola’s start to the 2026/27 campaign has yielded only two wins in five league games, but Liverpool have bolstered the midfield by offering new contracts to Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai, the latter scoring a spectacular goal in the EFL Cup win over Tottenham and drawing praise likening him to Zinedine Zidane.

Mora is expected to become the most expensive sale in Liga MX history, surpassing the roughly £15m Sporting CP paid for Maxi Araujo in 2024. He turns 18 later in October, meaning he will be eligible for a European move from the January window onwards. Liverpool must out‑muscle the Spanish giants in negotiations with Tijuana and convince the player that Merseyside is the best destination.

For Liverpool, securing Mora would add a rare, high‑potential talent to a squad already refreshed by recent signings, while the midfielder stands to make a landmark move that could reshape his career trajectory. AND the competition between England and Spain promises a compelling saga for both clubs and the player.