Liverpool transfer target joins rival fans in World Cup crowd
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsTransfersLiverpool transfer target Gilberto Mora was amongst the Norwegian fans on Saturday at the World Cup in Miami amid rumors of a potential move to England from MexicoGilberto Mora may find himself playing Premier League football soon(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool is thought to be amongst the leading contenders for Mexican 17-year-old Gilberto Mora's signature in a pack also featuring Premier League heavyweights like Manchester City, Manchester United, and Chelsea.The Reds transfer target started multiple games for his national team at the 2026 World Cup, including a 3-2 Round of 16 loss to England. That didn't stop Mora, currently at Club Tijuana in Mexico, from attending England's quarterfinals matchup against Norway in Miami on Saturday.Mora was sitting with agent Rafaela Pimenta — the same agent of Norway star Erling Haaland and former Liverpool manager Arne Slot — right in the middle of the Norwegian fans during England's 2-1 victory.In fact, the world feed of the broadcast captured Mora participating in the signature 'Viking Row' while wearing red with the Norwegian fans.After Mexico's loss to England, Mora swapped shirts with England star midfielder Jude Bellingham, once a teenager in his own right, while he was in tears.
Mora is under contract at Club Tijuana until 2029 and is not currently eligible for a move to Europe (he turns 18 in the fall).Mora debuted for Tijuana at 15 years, 10 months, and five days in 2014, making him the third-youngest player in Liga MX history. Shortly after, he became the youngest goalscorer in league history with a goal in a 2-1 win over Leon.Gilberto Mora battles with England's Jude Bellingham(Image: Getty Images)Mora is already up to 12 appearances for his country.
He didn't commence the 2026 World Cup for coach Javier Aguierre's side but quickly entered the starting lineup with a series of strong cameos.He was a fixture on the team last summer at the Gold Cup, starting in the quarterfinals, semifinals and final as Mexico defeated the United States for the title.Mora is a left-footed hybrid central and attacking midfielder. A simple comparison is to Turkey and Real Madrid attacking midfielder Arda Guler, as both have a propensity to shoot from deep (something that may be weeded out in Liverpool's analytically friendly model).He would likely find himself behind the likes of Florian Wirtz and even the returning Harvey Elliott — another player with a similar profile — should he join Liverpool.