Liverpool surprised by Bayern Munich's interest in Rio Ngumoha
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 9:20 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Transfer talk from Germany links 17-year-old Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha to Bayern Munich. Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg claims Bayern has identified Ngumoha as a priority target and is reportedly prepared to discuss personal terms with the player. Liverpool is surprised by these rumors and has not engaged in talks with Bayern about a potential transfer. The club aims to secure Ngumoha with a new deal as he approaches 18, allowing him to sign a longer contract. Speculation suggests that these rumors may serve Ngumoha's agents as leverage in negotiations for the new deal.
- •Rio Ngumoha linked to Bayern Munich in transfer rumors.
- •Liverpool surprised by Bayern's interest; no discussions held.
- •Ngumoha will turn 18 at the end of August.
- •Liverpool plans to negotiate a longer-term deal for Ngumoha.
- •Current contract is a three-year deal signed last summer.
- 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool Reportedly Surprised by Rio Ngumoha to Bayern Munich Rumours
"If you were the agent of a player who can sign his first long-term contract in August this is a rumour you might leak.
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