"I know for a fact" – Insistence Arsenal have made offer, player ready for Europe

Arsenal have made an offer for Mexican forward Gilberto Mora, 18, proposing a loan structure after his 15 goals in 62 games for Tijuana.

Arsenal are actively pursuing Mexican teenager Gilberto Mora, who has emerged as one of the rising stars of Mexican football. The 18-year-old has scored 15 goals in 62 appearances for Club Tijuana and earned his Mexico debut, featuring in the Gold Cup semi-final win over Honduras and appearing four times at the World Cup.

According to former Mexico defender Claudio Suárez, Arsenal have already tabled an offer for Mora ahead of the January transfer window. The Gunners' proposal includes a loan arrangement, with Suárez confirming: "Arsenal showed interest, and so did Bayern Munich. Arsenal's plan was to sign him and then loan him out, since he might not have been a starter for them right away."

Suárez believes Mora needs European football to develop further, arguing that the move would benefit his progression despite the challenges of relocating at such a young age. Arsenal have been tracking Mora since at least October last year, positioning themselves alongside Manchester City in the race for his signature.