Arsenal Makes Move for Liverpool Target Gilberto Mora

It isn’t every day you hear a Premier League giant scramble for a teenager still plying his trade in Mexico, but that’s exactly what’s happening right now. Arsenal, fresh off a string of signings, have allegedly put forward an offer for 17‑year‑old Gilberto Mora – the same youngster Liverpool have been circling for weeks.

Mora’s rise has been something of a fairy‑tale. The Mexican international burst onto the world stage when he starred for his country against England at the recent World Cup, dazzling scouts with his composure and technical ability despite his tender age. Since then, he’s been a regular fixture for Liga MX side Tijuana, where his dribbling and eye‑for‑goal have turned him into a poster boy for the next generation of Mexican talent.

According to sources close to the North London club, the Gunners have already slipped an offer across the table – a sum that, while undisclosed, is believed to sit comfortably within the £20‑£25 million range. The bid, they say, reflects Arsenal’s desire to secure a player who can develop under Mikel Arteta’s guidance and perhaps become a long‑term asset for the Emirates.

But Arsenal isn’t the only suitor knocking at the door. Liverpool, still nursing a thin midfield after the recent exits of several squad members, have reportedly been in talks with Tijuana as well. The Reds’ scouting network apparently earmarked Mora as a potential solution to their creative midfield woes, and there are whispers that they may even be prepared to match—or outbid—Arsenal’s terms.

For now, the saga is still very much in flux. Tijuana’s hierarchy has yet to comment publicly, and the player himself has remained tight‑lipped, focusing on his club duties rather than the swirling transfer chatter. Whether he ends up in north London, Liverpool’s Anfield, or continues his development in Mexico remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the 17‑year‑old’s future is the subject of intense debate among Europe’s elite.

Whatever the outcome, the interest from two of England’s biggest clubs underscores just how highly Gilberto Mora is rated. If Arsenal do manage to secure his signature, it could be a signal that they’re willing to look beyond the traditional European markets for raw talent. And for Liverpool, the chase might become a benchmark for how they handle recruitment in the coming years.