As part of the ongoing commitment to investing in signing players for Manchester United’s future, Ineos have had scouts watching the U20 World Cup.
While Ineos are desperate for Manchester United to become successful immediately, there is also an eye cast more long-term within the club’s recruitment plans.
With Sir Jim Ratcliffe wanting to sign high potential wonderkids, in order to mould them into world class talents.
United have already signed a future league winning spine, but Christopher Vivell and Jason Wilcox remain set on bringing in more of the world’s best young players.
With United agreeing deal to sign Cristian Orozco from Fortaleza next summer, already scouts are busy identifying the next prodigious target for the club.
Gilberto Mora is living up to his high potential billing at the U20 World Cup
United have scouts all around the world, watching various youth tournaments for any players who might have the potential to one day represent the Red Devils.
So it is no shock United have scouts at the U20 World Cup this month in Chile.
United in Focus exclusively revealed that United scouts were watching Gilberto Mora, alongside other talents, but it is the Mexican who is currently lighting up the tournament.
Mora is one of the most exciting youngsters in world football, being coveted across Europe, despite being aged just 16.
Well, on Wednesday when Mexico faced Spain in the tournament’s group stage, Mora was the shining light as he scored twice and picked up the man of the match award.
This added to his assist in match one against Brazil, sees the Club Tijuana midfielder living up to expectations on the big stage, while playing four years ahead of his age.
If United are watching, surely a pre-agreement to sign Mora when he turns 18 should be a no-brainer.
Gilberto Mora has the potential to be a world leading midfielder at Manchester United
Mora is already capped three times by the Mexican senior national team at the age of 16, with the U20 World Cup actually a step back for him.
Since breaking into senior football at 15, Mora has went from strength to strength, rarely looking out of place, with his silky and evasive midfield style drawing comparisons to Andres Iniesta.
The attacking midfielder turns 17 in November, and so by the time United would be able to sign him it would be January 2027, which is when Ineos should be preparing an agreement for in advance.
Mora would cost a pretty penny already, with Tijuana knowing that most of Europe are in pursuit of their little magician in midfield.
A true potential world beater, United must be at the table for Mora as he could become world class at Old Trafford.
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