Liverpool Eyes 17-Year-Old Mexican Midfielder Gilberto Mora for Summer Transfer

Liverpool are closely watching 17-year-old attacking midfielder Gilberto Mora from Club Tijuana as he approaches a possible transfer to Europe next summer. The young midfielder has caught the attention of several top European clubs, setting up a competitive race for his signature.

Interest from Europe’s Biggest Clubs

The Premier League club is tracking Mora's progress at Tijuana, preparing for a move that seems more likely in the summer rather than January. Reports suggest Club Tijuana plans to let their prized youngster leave after this season, giving Liverpool time to plan a strategy for signing him.

Several elite teams, including Real Madrid, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich, have also shown strong interest. Having observed Mora since his rise at Tijuana, Liverpool faces stiff competition due to his rapid rise in reputation.

Impressive Stats So Far

Mora has made an outstanding start to the current Liga MX season, scoring five goals and providing one assist in just seven appearances for Tijuana.

Tijuana Secures Mora with Long-Term Contract

His strong form has boosted interest from European clubs and strengthened Tijuana’s position to demand a high transfer fee. The Mexican club recently secured Mora on a long-term contract running until 2029, ensuring they hold significant bargaining power in future deals.

• Player: Gilberto Mora
• Age: 17
• Current Club: Club Tijuana
• Position: Attacking Midfielder
• Current Season Stats: 5 goals, 1 assist in 7 matches
• Contract Length: Until 2029

FIFA Age Restrictions Affect Transfer Timing

Mora’s age restricts any move to Europe before his 18th birthday on 14 October, according to FIFA rules. This means Liverpool and other interested clubs must wait until next summer to make a serious offer.

This mandatory waiting period allows rivals time to strengthen their interest, but Tijuana's plan for a summer sale might give Liverpool a clearer opportunity to push for a deal. For now, Liverpool continues to watch his development carefully ahead of the upcoming transfer window.