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Liverpool Reportedly Preparing £40 Million Offer for Gilberto Mora

A deal at the reported level would make Mora the most expensive Mexican transfer and raise stakes over when Xolos will sell him.

Overview

  • British outlets including Football Insider and TeamTalk reported on Thursday that Liverpool is preparing an offer near £40 million and has made exploratory contact with Mora’s representatives.
  • No formal bid has been confirmed by Liverpool or Club Tijuana (Xolos), and coverage describes the situation as reported interest rather than a completed transfer.
  • Xolos signed Mora to a three-year contract in June that runs through 2029 and includes a bespoke exit mechanism that gives the club control over timing and economic terms.
  • Sources say Xolos would seek at least about £30 million and could hold out for roughly £40 million if multiple European clubs drive a bidding war.
  • Mora turns 18 on October 14, 2026, a milestone that clears FIFA restrictions on international moves and will focus decisions on whether to pursue a January 2027 transfer or wait until summer 2027.