Liverpool and Arsenal are among the clubs to have been following Club Tijuana’s Gilberto Mora.
On July 2nd, we relayed news that the Reds, Arsenal and Manchester United are in a tussle to sign the 17-year-old, who could move to the Premier League.
Five days later, Sport Witness covered claims from Mexico of Liverpool’s first concrete approach.
The attacking midfielder graduated from Club Tijuana’s academy and has been with their first team since 2024. He’s played 53 matches, managing 10 goals and three assists, and made his senior debut for Mexico in June 2025.
Mora represented his country at the World Cup, and his performances have increased interest and his value.
Liverpool player quizzed about Mora links
Mexico’s Claro Sports caught up with Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister, who is representing Argentina at the World Cup.
The 27-year-old midfielder scored in their 3-1 win over Switzerland in the quarter final at the weekend. La Albiceleste face England in the last four of the tournament on Wednesday and
After the match, he spoke to the Mexican media, who specifically ask about the possibility of Gilberto Mora moving to Anfield.
When responding to that, Mac Allister made it clear he hasn’t heard about these links. At the same time, he is happy that the Club Tijuana youngster is an option for the Reds.
“Honestly, I didn’t see anything about it. When these things happen, you’re always careful what you say, out of respect for the player and the club he belongs to. But if they’re mentioning him as a possible Liverpool player, he’s surely a great player. There’s a reason they’re mentioning him,” he said.
Why Liverpool or another British have to wait
If Andoni Iraola’s side reach an agreement with Club Tijuana, they won’t be able to bring the youngster to the UK this summer.
Gilberto Mora will turn 18 years of age in October and won’t be able to arrive in the UK until then.
In other words, the young attacker can’t join Liverpool or another English club until next January. However, Mora could be signed and sent on loan.
He has a contract until 2029, and Transfermarkt value him at €10m.