Liverpool "step up interest" in £50m-valued teen sensation wanted by Real Madrid and Barcelona

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According to a report by Dutchie Bowen of Medium, Liverpool "are stepping up their interest" in Mexican midfielder Gilberto Mora. Jul 6, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Mexico midfielder Gilberto Mora (7) kicks the ball against the United States of America during the 2025 Gold Cup Final at NRG Stadium.

So, who is Mora, and why is there so much hype around him?Well, since making his Liga MX debut against Santos Laguna as a 15 year old, Mora has racked up 62 appearances for los Xolos, scoring 15 times. Mora starred at the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, starting all three knockout stage games, including the final victory over fierce rivals USA in Houston.

Just last week, Mora scored his first international goal, bagging this sublime solo strike against Colombia at the M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, showcasing his talents. 🚨 ¡VÍSTETE, GILBERTO MORA! 😍🇲🇽 ¡GOLAZO DE MÉXICO! 🇲🇽🔥 ¡GOLAZO DE MORITA! 🔥😍 ¡GOLAZO DEL #10 DE LA SELECCIÓN! 🔟🇲🇽🔥#LaEraDeRafa pic.twitter.com/Q9jQbjFrmg— TUDN MEX (@TUDNMEX) September 27, 2026His is a creative number ten albeit, still very young, is very mouldable and it is not yet clear what his best position and role will be. What is certain is that Mora is clearly one of the most talented young players on the planet so, if Liverpool are able to persuade him to swap Tijuana for Merseyside, this would represent a major coup.