Real Madrid and Barcelona could find themselves competing away from the pitch as both clubs assess emerging talent for the future.
Barcelona have made a perfect start under Hansi Flick, winning their opening eight La Liga matches and scoring 36 goals.
The Catalan giants also reshaped their squad significantly during the summer, adding Rodri, Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi.
Real Madrid completed an expensive rebuild of their own after Jose Mourinho returned to take charge of the Spanish giants.
Yan Diomande became their major attacking addition, while Marc Cucurella, Denzel Dumfries and Ibrahima Konate strengthened the defence.
The two rivals are now monitoring the same teenage prospect as they consider potential additions for the coming transfer windows.
According to AS, Real Madrid and Barcelona are closely monitoring Xolos de Tijuana youngster Gilberto Mora.
The 17-year-old has attracted widespread attention after establishing himself with Mexico and impressing at the World Cup.
Mora recently strengthened his growing reputation by scoring his first senior international goal during Mexico’s 1-1 draw against Colombia.
That strike made him the youngest goalscorer in Mexico’s history at 17 years and 347 days. During the same international break, Mora also became the youngest Mexican player to wear the number 10 shirt.
The midfielder recently renewed his contract with Xolos, but the agreement could help facilitate a future transfer to European football.
Real Madrid and Barcelona are among the major European clubs monitoring his progress as they assess a potential move.
Mora’s relationship with agent Rafaela Pimenta could also play a role in facilitating any future negotiations.
Both Spanish clubs are additionally interested in the commercial opportunities presented by the Mexican market.
Also, his performances for Mexico have increased attention around his future ahead of a potential move to Europe.
🚨 Real Madrid and Barcelona are closely monitoring 17-year-old Mexican sensation Gilberto Mora.
Mora recently renewed with Club Tijuana, but the agreement is designed to facilitate a future move to Europe.
Both Spanish giants have a strong relationship with his agent Rafaela… pic.twitter.com/7tRTgrseBL
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