Tigres UANL have set their sights on Uruguayan forward Emiliano Gómez in the final hours of the transfer window. The team managed by Víctor Manuel Vucetich urgently needs offensive reinforcement to improve their performance in the Apertura 2026, where they currently sit 15th in the standings with just six points from seven matches.
According to information published by Record MX on Tuesday, Tigres' management has closely scouted the 24-year-old player, although no formal offer has yet been made to Puebla. The need for more attacking options is clear, especially considering the team has scored only nine goals this season and has a -2 goal difference. With the market deadline looming, time is running out to complete an operation that won't be straightforward.
Emiliano Gómez arrived in Mexican football for the Apertura 2024 from Uruguay's Boston River. Since then, he has become an important player for Puebla. His most productive tournament was the Apertura 2025, where he scored six goals in 16 matches. In total, he has 14 goals in 63 Liga MX games and has added another three in seven Leagues Cup appearances.
In the ongoing Apertura 2026, the Uruguayan has played four matches and accumulated 352 minutes of play, scoring one goal. His profile has caught the attention of Tigres' management, who are looking for a player capable of competing for the striker position with Rodrigo Aguirre, the main experienced offensive reference in the current squad. You can review the full profile of all players on our squad page.
The league table tells the story. Tigres UANL are ten points behind leaders Club América and are coming off a 1-1 draw against Necaxa on September 6th. Although the team is on a five-match unbeaten run (with one win and four draws), the lack of finishing has been a constant problem. The search for a striker is a need that has pursued the club for most of this transfer window.
Vucetich and his technical staff want to add more offensive variants for the upcoming matches. The next fixture is a regional derby against Monterrey on September 13th, a rival currently tenth in the table. Check all the schedule details in our fixtures section.
Negotiations with Puebla won't be simple. Tigres must reach a quick agreement with the club, which will surely value Gómez's importance within their project. Additionally, the deadline to register new players is approaching, adding pressure to the talks.
Meanwhile, Tigres UANL's management is also evaluating other alternatives in the market to strengthen their attack. Not putting all their eggs in one basket is a prudent strategy when the clock is ticking. The window is closing and the patience of the fans, who expect a significant reinforcement, also has its limits.
The team faces Monterrey next Friday, September 13th at the Estadio BBVA, looking to improve their league position with a positive result in the derby.
