Manchester United don put eye for Club Tijuana wonderkid Gilberto Mora as dem dey consider future transfer to Old Trafford, according to report from Ekrem Konur.
Mora don quickly show say he be one of di brightest young ballers for world football right now. At just 16 years and 265 days, di young star start for Mexico during dem Concacaf Gold Cup final win over USA for Houston back in July — a clear sign say him talent no be fluke.
Since then, di boy don continue to shine. He score two goals inside 2-2 draw with Spain for Under-20 World Cup group stage, and e no stop there — for Liga MX, Mora don already bag five goals and one assist in just 11 games this season.
Teenage History Maker Wey Dey Turn Heads
Last season, Mora make history as di third-youngest debutant ever for Liga MX, when he play first game at only 15 years and 10 months. Since then, him rise don dey sharp — and now, several big European clubs don dey keep close tabs on am.
Konur reveal say Manchester United scouts dey watch every step of di Mexico international’s progress, as dem dey plan possible future move. But United no dey alone — Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Ajax, Barcelona, and even Inter Miami all dey scout am for U20 World Cup for Chile.
Tijuana Fit Cash Out Big
With di kind attention wey Mora dey get, Club Tijuana sabi say to keep am beyond next summer no go easy. Reports suggest say dem fit cash out on di youngster by demanding a transfer fee wey go far pass him £4 million Transfermarkt value.
Manchester United history show say dem always like invest for young talents. From Alejandro Garnacho (from Atlético Madrid), Hannibal Mejbri (from Monaco), to Álvaro Fernández (from Real Madrid), di club don long dey focused on building around next-gen stars.
Under Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS, di philosophy still dey alive — with names like Ayden Heaven, Chido Obi-Martin, Diego Leon, and Cristian Orozco all part of di new youth project. Now, Gilberto Mora don join di list of potential future Red Devils wey United dey seriously eye.
Next Up for United
Manager Ruben Amorim go hope say him side continue di momentum as Manchester United prepare to face Premier League champions for Old Trafford on Sunday, October 19. Di match fit mark United’s first back-to-back league wins since May 2024 — and fans go dey expect another strong display.
