Rio Ngumoha is 18, and the contract race around him is already moving. Liverpool are working on a new deal for the winger while Bayern München keep his name on their shortlist, with his current contract running to the summer of 2028.
Liverpool's push to keep him
Liverpool's stance has been clear since January, when they made no intention of selling him. Fraser Fletcher also reported that the club have no intention of selling the teenager despite links to Bayern and interest from other European sides.
That lines up with the way he is already being used. Ngumoha has 628 minutes across 13 appearances this season, and he has even played 66 minutes in Liverpool's latest Champions League match. For an 18-year-old, that is not token exposure.
Bayern's interest and what it means
Christian Falk said Bayern had spoken to Ngumoha's brother, kept him on their shortlist after exploring left-wing options, and are still in talks with his camp. He also said the move was complicated, which is why Bayern chose Ismael Saibari instead.
The German interest is not just background noise. Bayern sit top of the Bundesliga with 18 points from 8 matches, so they can keep pressing for high-upside targets while Liverpool try to hold onto a player they already trust in senior games.
Liverpool's preference is obvious, but the situation is still open. Ngumoha's contract does not expire until 2028, and Bayern's continued interest means this is one to watch rather than one to close out.
Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 4 outlets. How we work →
