Liverpool accept that it will take time for manager Andoni Iraola to assess his new team and the World Cup is decided, but that is unlikely to stop them from signing players who have already left the competition.
The Reds are eyeing opportunities to increase their interest in Gilbero Mora and have now begun negotiations to secure his contract following his exit from the Mexico World Cup on Sunday.
Football Fancast Verdict | |
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reliability | Mora was one of the youngest players to participate in the World Cup. He is only 17 years old and rumors of interest from Liverpool are spreading rapidly. As the press claims, the natural course to raise that interest is an informal approach. |
finances | For a player of his age, Mora is not a cheap acquisition. Club Tijuana have reportedly set their asking price at €21.3 million (approximately £18 million), making him one of the most expensive Under-18 players in Premier League history. |
insight | The teenager not only represented Mexico at the World Cup, but also played a key role as a versatile attacking midfielder. But that won’t come as a surprise to many, as scout Jacek Kulig described him as “one of Mexico’s most exciting talents.” |
impact | The battle continues between Liverpool and Real Madrid. Whoever wins the race to sign Mora will acquire a generational talent. |
Rumors have been constantly focused on Mora’s future. However, it remains to be seen whether Real Madrid, Liverpool or another club will win the race to sign him.
Liverpool begin approach to sign Mora
According to Mexico’s El Universal newspaper, relayed by Sport Witness, Liverpool have launched an approach to sign Mora from Tijuana this summer.
The Anfield leadership has initiated contact between the clubs and with representatives of the young midfielder. The Mexican club are expected to ask around 21.3 million euros (about £18 million) to sell the teenage prodigy.
Liverpool are now the ones taking the biggest step towards signing him, amid fears of a takeover from Real Madrid, who have been a thorn in Liverpool’s side for far too long.
Mora’s arrival will mark the end of Harvey Elliott’s Liverpool career
If there’s one player who could do without the arrival of a young attacking midfielder, it’s Harvey Elliott.
His Liverpool career has been in doubt for some time, but the arrival of Mora could put the nail in the coffin.
It’s difficult to judge Elliott after spending a season on loan from Aston Villa’s reserves, but Mora is a player with far more obvious potential at this stage. Furthermore, current Liverpool players could be sold as raw assets, making the end even more likely.
Described as “phenomenal” by scout Jacek Kulig, Mora is likely to be one of the most sought-after teenagers on the market this summer.
