World Cup hero's "preference" revealed as Liverpool battle Spanish giants in £40m race

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Liverpool have been linked with a move for Mexico star Gilberto Mora, and a new update has claimed that he has a “preference” for his next destination. The 17-year-old was one of the standout young players at the 2026 World Cup, and he has a huge future ahead of him, with Andre Jardine lauding his quality: “I’ve dedicated my life to working with young talent in youth systems, and it’s rare to see a player like him.

Mexico has a gem here, it’s not normal to see a player like that, he is an exceptional player. I believe he embodies a bright future for Mexican soccer.” Liverpool have been mentioned as an option for Mora, whose current deal with Tijuana doesn’t expire until the summer of 2029, but a fresh update has now emerged.

Gilberto Mora another superb young option for Liverpool Liverpool have some great young players in their ranks currently, not least Jeremy Jacquet, who has started the season superbly and has been praised by Virgil van Dijk: “There is obviously a lot of praise and rightly so, but I know how it works when you play a game not at the standards you have set. It’s a big credit to him how he started his Liverpool career, but we are in September.