Liverpool have strongly rejected suggestions that Rio Ngumoha’s future is uncertain amid reports linking the teenage star with Bayern Munich, TEAMtalk reports.
Sources at Anfield have told us that Liverpool are deeply unhappy with claims that Bayern have already agreed terms with Ngumoha and his representatives, insisting there has never been any doubt over the youngster’s long-term future on Merseyside.
The reports also suggested that Bayern manager Vincent Kompany had been involved in efforts to convince the highly-rated attacker to move to Bavaria.
However, Liverpool have dismissed those claims and do not believe Bayern would risk breaching transfer regulations by approaching and holding talks with a first-team player who remains under contract.
TEAMtalk understands that while Bayern are genuine admirers of Ngumoha’s talent, Liverpool’s position has not changed.
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The Reds regard the teenager as one of the most exciting young players at the club and have no intention of entertaining any possibility of his departure.
Indeed, sources have made it clear that Liverpool’s focus is entirely on securing the 17-year-old’s long-term future rather than discussing any exit.
The England Under-19 international turns 18 in August, and the club are already planning the next stage of his development.
Ngumoha signed a deal until 2028 last September after arriving from Chelsea in 2024, but Liverpool’s hierarchy have long viewed that agreement as only the first step.
Under current regulations, players aged 17 can only sign contracts of up to three years in length.
