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Arsenal has started to make moves and has entered direct negotiations with Tijuana to negotiate for the signing of Gilberto Mora, the new gem of Mexican soccer, for the upcoming winter transfer window.
As confirmed by TEAMtalk, the Gunners' board is looking to gain an advantage over European competition by triggering the buyout clause of the Mexican international, set at 21 million pounds sterling.
Contacts with Rafaela Pimenta and Mikel Arteta's Strategy at Arsenal
The player will come of age on October 14, from which point he will be able, by regulation, to sign with a European club. Arsenal's technical department, led by sporting director Andrea Berta and coach Mikel Arteta, has initiated discussions with the player's representative, Rafaela Pimenta, to agree on the contractual terms and plan for his development alongside Martin Ødegaard.
The on-site monitoring of the midfielder intensified after compiling data on his international performance, positioning him as a long-term reconstruction priority for the London midfield.
🚨 Arsenal have approached Tijuana to open talks over a potential January move for Gilberto Mora. The Mexican international has a £21M release clause and is also attracting interest from several European clubs. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund and Benfica are among the clubs interested in Mora. (Source: @PorvenirMx)
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Competition for the Signing of Tijuana's Jewel
Alongside Arsenal's offensive, Liverpool continues to pressure to sign Tijuana's youth player, adding to Borussia Dortmund and Benfica's consistent interest. Also, the list of clubs monitoring his situation includes Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Manchester City, Chelsea, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and AC Milan.
Xolos' board faces the possibility of completing the highest sale in the history of the Mexican institution if the 21 million pounds clause is fully paid.
Arsenal's Financial Planning to Secure Mora's Signing
Arsenal's board is considering structuring the payment through the direct settlement of the clause or through a deferred agreement that meets the North American leadership's requirements. The budget availability at the Emirates Stadium allows for handling the transfer in the first month of 2027 without breaching the Premier League's financial regulations.
The English team's executives are confident that the speed of the negotiations will ensure the player's signature over continental alternatives. Arsenal's representatives will hold formal meetings with Gilberto Mora's circle after his birthday on October 14.
If the discussions with Rafaela Pimenta reach a successful conclusion in the coming weeks, Arsenal will pay the buyout clause for the young Mexican talent and add him to their squad.
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