Gilberto Mora release clause emerges as Liverpool circling World Cup wonderkid

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Liverpool is on the market for some promising young options this summer, as Mexico's Gilberto Mora becomes the latest to be linked with a switch to Anfield in the transfer windowLiverpool has been linked with a move for Mexico wonderkid Gilberto Mora(Image: (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images))The transfer race for one of the world's brightest wonderkids is heating up, as Liverpool is the latest team to join the hunt for Mexico's Gilberto Mora.The 17-year-old is the youngest player at the World Cup this summer, making his debut with a bright cameo for the host nation, who have impressed at their home tournament and will play England at the historic Azteca Stadium on Sunday. A versatile youngster, Mora largely plays as an attacking midfielder, but has shown some ability to play on either flank or as a striker if required.It's with Club Tijuana in Mexico where he is receiving his football education, having made 20 appearances in Liga MX over the past season with six goals and one assist to his name.

He's been heavily linked with Liverpool, but the Reds may have to wait until next summer.Having picked up in the World Cup where he left off on the domestic stage, Mora has caught the attention of plenty of clubs, who are looking for the next big thing in world soccer.Liverpool is in the mix for the youngster, but will face a whole raft of teams to land him, as the Premier League and European rivals are lining themselves up for a move.A deal between clubs could prove relatively simple, though, as the Daily Mail reports that there is a release clause in Mora's deal that will help teams trigger a move.The figure sits at roughly $26.8 million, which means the tough part will be convincing the player that Anfield is the best place for him to be in the future.Gilberto Mora in action at the World Cup(Image: Getty)Rivals such as Real Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Manchester City are claimed to be in the mix, showing just how sought-after the 17-year-old is.Another complicated part of the deal surrounds the laws a player can move. Mora won't be able to join Liverpool until he turns 18, which isn't until October.With that being outside of a registration period, he wouldn't be able to join the Reds until January at the earliest to show the Premier League what he can do.It's an issue that is facing all of the clubs involved, but some may be more willing to see that investment in the playmaker pay off over the long-term, while other teams may need to prioritise the short-term impact of new signings.For Liverpool, there is a clear balance between the two that needs to be struck.

The Reds need to add some instant quality to help Andoni Iraola as the new head coach, but there is a clear plan to futureproof the squad for years to come.Targets like Yan Diomande and Bradley Barcola have proven as much, alongside the signings of Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz already in the market.It remains to be seen whether Liverpool can win the race for Mora, as the roster continues to build up a promising lineup for the future.