Liverpool's double signing as World Cup wonderkid tipped for big move
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Liverpool is expected to be busy in the transfer market this summer as they look to rebuild under new manager Andoni Iraola, with World Cup wonderkid Gilberto Mora among the targetsIraola worked with Shaun Cooper (L) and Tommy Elphick (R) during his time at Bournemouth(Image: Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)Liverpool is facing a pivotal period in the transfer window as Andoni Iraola looks to rebuild the squad after an underwhelming season. The Reds secured fifth place in the Premier League and were eliminated before the semi-final stage of every cup competition, resulting in Arne Slot's departure and the appointment of former Bournemouth boss Iraola as his replacement.The Spanish manager has already wrapped up his first signing by bringing in highly-rated Osasuna winger Victor Munoz for $46 million.
He has also welcomed French centre-half Jeremy Jacquet, who officially completed his move to Merseyside on July 1 following Liverpool's $73.5 million agreement with Rennes struck in January.However, significant further business is expected, especially after the departures of Andy Robertson, Ibrahima Konate and Mohamed Salah, which have created substantial voids within the squad. This summer's competition in North America has been no different, with Liverpool reportedly among the clubs monitoring 17 year old Mexican winger Gilberto Mora, reports the Liverpool Echo.The teenage sensation created history on Wednesday after being named in the starting XI against Ecuador, becoming only the second youngest player to start a World Cup knockout match, behind Brazilian legend Pele.
The information I have is that Gilberto Mora will play in the Premier League."Gilberto Mora has been tipped for a Premier League move(Image: Lars Baron/Getty Images)Double deal agreedFor years, Liverpool developed a reputation for raiding Southampton for their best players. The contingent making the switch from Dorset to Merseyside has grown considerably further after the club confirmed that Cherries coaches Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper are set to join Iraola's backroom team at Anfield.The pair, who both represented Bournemouth as players before moving into coaching, will link up with the first-team support staff following constructive talks with their former employers.