Mexico boss speaks out on future of Arsenal and Liverpool linked Gilberto Mora

Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Metro or go back to LFC Live.

| Sports Reporter Published October 7, 2026 10:04am Updated October 7, 2026 10:04am Gilberto Mora has attracted a lot of attention as a teenager (Picture: Getty Images) Mexico boss Rafael Marquez believes Gilberto Mora is good enough to play for any team, ahead of an expected move to a European giant. I believe he could fit in with any team,’ the Mexico manager said.

Mora made his Tijuana debut at just 15 years old (Picture: Getty Images) ‘He has the ability and above all the mindset to succeed. So wherever he goes, I’m sure he’ll have plenty of opportunities and a great career.’ Mora started in Mexico’s 3-2 defeat to England at the World Cup, but shared a nice moment with Bellingham after the match as they swapped shirts and briefly spoke.

I’ve always really liked how he [Bellingham] plays, he’s an idol for me and being able to play against him was a dream. ‘We exchanged some words on the pitch which is normal and truthfully he is a very good, humble person and as a player he’s very good. So I’m very happy I could live that moment.’ After watching Mora play against England in the incredible atmosphere at the Azteca, former Three Lions midfielder predicted the teenager would move to Barcelona in the near future. ‘I tell you what, the young kid, the 17 year old, he’ll be at Barcelona in the next two years,’ Butt said on the latest episode of The Good, The Bad & The Football. ‘If you watch him, he’s just a complete and utter Barcelona player.