Bayern Munich remain in talks with Rio Ngumoha's camp, Christian Falk says, while Liverpool sources have made clear that the club have no intention of selling the winger and are pursuing a much improved contract.
Bayern keep Ngumoha on their shortlist
Christian Falk, the head of sport at BILD, said: “As we know, Bayern have been searching really hard for options on the left wing. We talked about Bradley Barcola, whom they were in contact with, and they were also in contact with Liverpool’s young talent. There were talks, his brother talked with FC Bayern, but it was a difficult situation for Bayern Munich. It was not clear if Liverpool would sell him or not. So, you see, the club’s decision-makers feel he’d be a great option for Bayern Munich, which is why Ngumoha is still on Bayern’s shortlist. In the end, they had to decide for Ismael Saibari. Rio would have been complicated, so they just looked to seal the comparatively easier transfer of the two. Bayern are still in talks with Ngumoha’s camp, however, and he could be an option for the summer.”
Falk also said Bayern tried to sign the 18-year-old over the summer, but no deal was made and Bayern instead signed Ismael Saibari.
Liverpool pursue a new contract
Liverpool sources say the club are pressing ahead with a new and much improved contract for Ngumoha, with a full agreement potentially being struck as early as the upcoming international break.
Earlier on Friday, our insider Fraser Fletcher said: “Liverpool sources have made it clear the club have no intention of selling highly rated teenager Rio Ngumoha, despite links to Bayern Munich and monitoring from other European giants. Sources close to the club insist the 18-year-old is viewed extremely highly inside Anfield.”
Ngumoha's appearances
Ngumoha has featured in 13 of Liverpool's 15 matches this term.
He has played 285 minutes from a possible 360 in the Champions League and has played 628 minutes across all competitions in 2026/27.
Contract and signing fee
Liverpool paid a base fee of £2.8m to sign Ngumoha, whose Liverpool contract is due to expire in 2028.
