Arsenal and Liverpool are battling for the signature of Mexico and Club Tijuana star Gilberto Mora.
Mora featured in four of Mexico's five games at the World Cup, prior to their round of 16 exit at the hands of England, and Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel was left impressed by his performances.
Despite being just 17-years-old, the youngster has already made 53 senior appearances for Club Tijuana, which indicates he could be due a big move, and two Premier League clubs are now keen to secure his signature.
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How Arsenal are planning to win race for Gilberto Mora
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According to a report from El Universal (via Metro), Arsenal are now preparing an offer for Mora, and Andrea Berta is willing to pay the full asking price to ensure they win the race for his signature.
A 'bidding frenzy' is now on the cards, with Tijuana well aware his time at the Mexican club is coming to an end, so the Gunners want to get ahead of interest from Liverpool by simply skipping the haggling stage and paying the release clause.
Gilberto Mora ready for step up after impressing at World Cup
Tuchel had good reason for waxing lyrical about the attacker's performances for Mexico, as he was particularly impressive in the round of 32 victory against Ecuador.
The hosts prevailed 2-0 to book their place in the last 16, and the teenager showcased his defensive skills by winning four of the five ground duels he contested, while he also completed two key passes.
The Arsenal and Liverpool target also has a keen eye for goal, finding the net four times in the 2025-26 Liga MX Apertura, which was the third-highest number in the Tijuana squad.
Mora could now be ready to test himself in Europe, and a fee of £18.4m could prove to be a bargain in the long run.
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