Bayern Munich clarifies transfer intentions for Hiroki Itō
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 11:43 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund stated the club did not intend to sell defender Hiroki Itō this summer. While reports suggested internal discussions regarding a potential transfer, head coach Vincent Kompany advocated for retaining the player to maintain squad depth. Elsewhere, Liverpool officials expressed surprise at inquiries from Bayern Munich regarding young player Rio Ngumoha. No official offer for Ngumoha was received, and the club maintains he is not for sale. In other league news, Newcastle United plans to pursue Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane during the January transfer window, though the club faces competition from Aston Villa. Meanwhile, former Bayern Munich captain Sebastian Rode has begun a one-year trainee program with Eintracht Frankfurt to study club management across various sporting and administrative departments.
- •Christoph Freund confirmed Bayern Munich had no intention to sell Hiroki Itō.
- •Vincent Kompany requested that Hiroki Itō remain at the club to preserve squad depth.
- •Liverpool received no formal approach from Bayern Munich for Rio Ngumoha.
- •Newcastle United and Aston Villa both hold interest in striker Christian Kofane.
- •Sebastian Rode started a one-year management trainee program at Eintracht Frankfurt.
- 11:43 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool left baffled by reported Bayern interest in youngster
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — Bayern Munich News: Liverpool baffled by FC Bayern inquiry on Rio Ngumoha; Did Bayern want to sell Hiroki Itō?; and MORE!
"Back in May, Sky Germany reported that Bayern Munich were looking into bringing Liverpool prodigy Rio Ngumoha to Germany.The Athletic have now followed up on that story, reporting that the interest ca...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 11:43 AMLiverpool left baffled by reported Bayern interest in youngster
Back in May, Sky Germany reported that Bayern Munich were looking into bringing Liverpool prodigy Rio Ngumoha to Germany.The Athletic have now followed up on that story, reporting that the interest ca...
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 4:00 AMBayern Munich News: Liverpool baffled by FC Bayern inquiry on Rio Ngumoha; Did Bayern want to sell Hiroki Itō?; and MORE!
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