Liverpool could be about to sign their own Pedri after submitting first bid

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Liverpool-linked Gilberto Mora has been described as “the most exciting prospect to emerge from Mexico in 20 years”.Tom Robinson, a South American football writer and scout, compared the Tijuana star to Barcelona’s Pedri.Gilberto Mora compared to Barcelona stars(Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)Quoted by Anfield Index on X (formerly Twitter), Robinson said: “Not a stretch to say he’s the most exciting prospect to emerge from Mexico in 20 years, maybe more. There’s a reason why he’s Mexico’s youngest-ever player and has already been given the keys to the team.

“Will be a tough physical adaptation, but he has age and talent on his side. Also, from a purely commercial point of view, it’s a no-brainer for any club – opens up a huge, relatively untapped audience in Mexico.” 🚨 🇲🇽 @tomrobbo89 on #LFC linked Gilberto Mora: ‘Not a stretch to say he's the most exciting prospect to emerge from Mexico in 20 years, maybe more.

The Frenchman had fewer than 60 senior appearances to his name back in France by the time he made the permanent switch to Anfield in the summer; even fewer when Liverpool initially pulled the trigger in January.One important distinction to make between Jacquet and Mora(Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)Now, there is some nuance that’s worth underlining here. That’s not, just to emphasise, to suggest there’s no point in pushing for Gilberto Mora, but there is the distinct possibility that his age and experience may conspire against him early on in his potential Liverpool career.Regardless, we’re far from opposed to the prospect of the Reds sweeping up the best talents they can find across the globe.