Liverpool have reportedly submitted a record offer to sign Gilberto Mora, the 17-year-old Tijuana midfielder who turned heads at the World Cup this summer. Mexican broadcaster David Faitelson claimed on the TUDN show Tercer Grado Deportivo that the Reds have bid in excess of $50m (£37.7m) for the teenager, citing information from Mora’s representative Rafaela Pimenta.
Faitelson suggested the deal may be progressing after Mora was notably absent from Mexico’s recent friendlies against the USA and Chile. “Do you think that [national team coach] Rafael Márquez would risk playing him during negotiations, in a physically demanding match?” Faitelson argued. “For me, the fact that Mora didn’t play on Saturday is an indication that the deal is progressing.”
Mora turns 18 next Wednesday, which would make him eligible to transfer outside Mexico. The attacking midfielder, who can also play on the left wing, became Mexico’s youngest-ever goalscorer in a recent draw against Colombia and has 13 caps despite his age. He is stylistically compared to Barcelona’s Pedri and is noted for his agility, balance and dribbling ability.
A deal agreed now could see Mora arrive at Anfield in January, though the substantial fee for an untested 17-year-old underlines Liverpool’s assessment of his potential.
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