Andoni Iraola was asked about Liverpool's reported interest in Gilberto Mora after the win over Villarreal, with the Mexican star being heavily linked with a move to Europe
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola speaks to TNT Sports Mexico
Andoni Iraola responded to questions about Liverpool's reported interest in Gilberto Mora(Image: TNT Sports Mexico)
Andoni Iraola has responded after being asked about Gilberto Mora - although the Liverpool head coach is keeping his cards close to his chest.
The Reds have been linked with a transfer for Mexican star Mora, who is being touted for a move to Europe after catching the eye at the World Cup.
At just 18, the Tijuana ace is already reportedly catching the eye of some of the biggest clubs around the world, including Liverpool. The teenager may have also hinted at his plans, having recently given a thumbs up to supporters when asked about a potential move to Merseyside.
The rumors have now made their way to Iraola, with the Reds’ head coach being directly asked about a transfer for Mora after Liverpool’s win over Villarreal in the Champions League on Tuesday. The Spaniard though refused to give anything away.
“Let’s see, not only because of what he’s doing,” Iraola told TNT Sports Mexico.
“There are times when you ask me about players, but I can’t talk about players who aren’t ours, right? In the end, there’s respect.
Mexican wonderkid Gilberto Mora is a reported transfer target for Liverpool.
Mexican wonderkid Gilberto Mora is a reported transfer target for Liverpool.(Image: (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images))
“And there has to be respect between clubs and well, if you’ll allow me, I don’t have my opinion, obviously, but I prefer not to comment, not about players who aren’t from Liverpool.”
Mora’s future has become a major talking point, with some of Europe’s top clubs looking as though they could be in a race for his signature.
Recent claims have even go so far as to suggest that Liverpool has prepared a $50 million bid, while Real Madrid is also linked with his services. The speculation has led to the player’s agent Rafaela Pimenta speaking out, although she has refused to be drawn on her client’s future.
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"Please understand that I don't comment on transfer rumors. I won't say anything at all about the transfer of any player. Thank you very much for your understanding,” Pimenta told Record on links with Liverpool.
Liverpool.com says: It will be interesting to see what happens with Mora. One way or another, it seems as though he is destined for a big move very soon.
Whether that is to Anfield remains to be seen, although signing him would chime in with a lot of Liverpool’s other recent business, which has seen it snapping up some of the biggest young talents around to set itself up for the future.
Mora might be a bit trickier to land, considering his potential price tag and the other clubs that have been linked, but it should make for a fascinating transfer chase over the next year or so.