According to a report by footballTransfers on Friday, October 16, 2026, Rafaela Pimenta has denied claims that Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Mexican teenager Gilberto Mora, warning that the growing speculation is putting unnecessary pressure on the young midfielder.

Mora turned 18 on Wednesday, making him eligible to move to a European club. His birthday has intensified transfer rumours linking him with Liverpool, Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Recent reports from Mexico claimed Liverpool had made an offer worth more than €40 million for the Tijuana star. However, the reported figure raised questions because earlier reports in Spain suggested that Mora's release clause could be around €25 million.

Tijuana confirmed this summer that Mora's new contract includes an exit mechanism, although the club has not disclosed the amount required to activate it.

Further speculation has emerged over his future, with some reports suggesting he has already reached an agreement with an unnamed European club. Other claims indicated that he missed Mexico's recent international action because of a minor injury, allegedly to protect a potential transfer. However, these reports remain unconfirmed.

Speaking to TNT Sports Mexico, Pimenta dismissed the claims and insisted that no agreement had been reached.

“I accepted this interview to answer the question because I’ve been seeing it in several places,” she said.

“There are so many rumours that it seems like you want to ruin this young player. He is growing and needs his space and his time. He doesn’t need pressure.”

Pimenta also explained that a transfer could not happen while the relevant window remained closed, with the next opportunities coming in January and June.

Despite his young age, Mora has already made a strong impression, becoming a senior international at 16, featuring at this summer's World Cup and making 62 first-team appearances for Tijuana.

Pimenta stressed that his future would follow the plans already in place, adding that his birthday should be a time to celebrate his life and achievements rather than fuel further transfer speculation.