Arsenal are reportedly making a bid for 17‑year‑old Mexican midfielder Gilberto Mora, who currently holds a £21.2 million release clause with Club Tijuana. The teenager has attracted attention from a host of top clubs, including Real Madrid, Barcelona, Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund and Benfica, according to Spanish outlet El Porvenir. Arsenal’s interest comes as the club looks to strengthen its midfield options ahead of the next season.
Mora, who has shown promise in Mexico’s youth teams, would represent a low‑risk acquisition for Arsenal, who have long been seeking young talent with high upside. The release clause suggests that Tijuana is willing to consider offers that meet the £21.2 million threshold, giving Arsenal a clear pathway to secure the player if they can match the figure. The club’s scouting network has reportedly identified Mora as a potential future star, and the offer would allow the Gunners to bring him into their academy system for further development.
Meanwhile, other clubs are also active in the transfer market. AC Milan are said to be in a strong position to loan 20‑year‑old Brazilian striker Endrick from Real Madrid in January, should the player continue to struggle for first‑team minutes at the Spanish club. Nottingham Forest are preparing for potential interest in 24‑year‑old Brazilian defender Murillo, with Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea reportedly eyeing the player. Bayern Munich’s sporting director Christoph Freund has indicated that talks are progressing well, with the German champions determined to extend the contract of 33‑year‑old England striker Harry Kane. Paris Saint‑Germain are also reportedly targeting 23‑year‑old Spanish midfielder Pablo Barrios from Atletico Madrid for a fee around €70 million, while Tottenham Hotspur have shown interest in 27‑year‑old Greek striker Vangelis Pavlidis from Benfica.
In other moves, Bayern Munich are reportedly keen on 19‑year‑old Croatian centre‑back Luka Vuskovic from Brighton, with the club listing him as a priority for the summer of 2027. Chelsea and Barcelona are also monitoring the young defender, while Bayern’s attention has also turned to 28‑year‑old Spanish attacking midfielder Dani Olmo from Barcelona. Manchester United may need to strengthen their squad in January due to issues at left‑back and in their forward line, according to the Sun.