Liverpool have opened lines of contact over highly‑rated Mexican midfielder Gilberto Mora and are reportedly preparing to push for a transfer when the window reopens in January. The move, if it happens, would be a long‑term investment rather than a quick fix for Andoni Iraola’s squad.
Club makes approach for 17‑year‑old
Reports indicate the Reds have already made an approach for the 17‑year‑old, whose stock rose substantially after the 2026 World Cup where he started three matches and emerged as one of the standout youngsters. Because Mora does not turn 18 until October, any registration would wait until the January transfer window.
Liverpool are not the only club said to be interested: the same reports name Real Madrid, Paris Saint‑Germain, Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona among those who have been in contact. At this stage, however, no formal offer has been lodged for the Mexico midfielder.
- Gilberto Mora – Mexico, 17, linked for January 2027 move.
- Other interested clubs – Real Madrid, PSG, Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona.
- Transfer status – approach made; no formal offer yet.
Squad news: Jacquet back, Jones situation evolves
The approach for Mora arrives against a backdrop of other unfolding squad matters at Melwood and Kirkby. Young defender Jeremy Jacquet has made his first appearance of pre‑season training this week and is in contention to feature in Sunday’s friendly against Como, a boost for the Reds as they prepare for competitive fixtures.
Meanwhile the club have reportedly reduced their asking price for Curtis Jones as Inter Milan ready a fresh bid. Media outlets put that potential move at around €35 million (£29.9m), a figure that suggests Liverpool are preparing for the real possibility of squad turnover this summer.
Further developments include the expectation that Liverpool will re‑sign former academy midfielder Patrik Farkas, who, at 19, has been training with the U21s as talks continue. Younger members of the squad are also seeing their standing raised: Trey Nyoni appears set for a more prominent role should Jones depart. On that point, club sources say Iraola has been clear about his intentions for certain players’ futures.
“Iraola has ‘already made it clear that he wants him to stick around’ and Nyoni is now in line for a more prominent role at Liverpool.”
Other squad updates
There are further reminders of how finely balanced squad planning is for the season ahead. Midfield target news sits alongside individual player welfare: left‑back Owen Beck will not be leaving the club either permanently or on loan after suffering a setback in his injury recovery, reducing the options for full‑back cover in the short term.
And in the background, the club continue conversations over playing positions and recruitment: reports say Florian Wirtz has made it clear he wants to play in the No.10 role under Iraola, a tactical point that could shape further transfer thinking.
| Player | Detail |
|---|---|
| Gilberto Mora | Mexico midfielder, 17; linked for January move |
| Curtis Jones | Asking price reportedly lowered; Inter preparing bid (€35m / £29.9m) |
| Jeremy Jacquet | Returned to pre‑season training; could play vs Como |
For Liverpool, the coming weeks will be about juggling immediate needs with long‑term planning. Pursuing a teenager of Mora’s profile signals the club remain alert to talent worldwide, even as they manage the practicalities of injuries, departures and the tactical shape Iraola wants.
The January timetable also gives rivals time to manoeuvre. With heavyweights across Europe reportedly circling Mora, any successful capture would be a notable coup for Liverpool’s recruitment team — provided the club can translate interest into a formal offer when the transfer window opens.
