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Opinion: Julian Ward handed bargain opportunity to sign record-breaker for Liverpool

This could end up being a massive deal for Liverpool.

By Zak Anderton · Anfield Watch

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 5:30 AM

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Writer Zak Anderton argues Liverpool should trigger the £21m permanent transfer release clause for Gilberto Mora.
The 17-year-old Club Tijuana attacking midfielder reportedly has a $28 million (£21 million) buyout clause.
El Porvenir reports that Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, and Benfica are tracking Mora.

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Writer Zak Anderton highlights a potential transfer opportunity for Liverpool sporting director Julian Ward to target 17-year-old Club Tijuana sensation Gilberto Mora. The Mexican international reportedly holds a $28 million (£21 million) release clause in his contract, drawing interest from Liverpool, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, and Benfica ahead of the January transfer window.

Anderton argues that the release clause represents an affordable deal for Liverpool following a 3-0 Premier League defeat to Manchester City. The writer compares Mora's versatility as an attacking midfielder and winger to former Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho.

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