Liverpool have set a clear stance over the future of Rio Ngumoha, according to Fabrizio Romano, as Bayern Munich eye a transfer switch for the young winger.

The 17-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough campaign over the past season, following his switch from the Chelsea academy back in 2014.

Ngumoha made 19 Premier League appearances in his debut campaign, scoring two goals and assisting once, showing plenty of promise and bright sparks during an otherwise difficult season for Liverpool.

While the left-winger hasn’t become a regular starter just yet, there are signs that he could be the future there for the Reds, if he continues on his current trajectory.

However, that has also caught the attention of Bayern Munich.

Liverpool Set Rio Ngumoha Stance

Recent reports have stated that Bayern Munich have shown interest in a move for Ngumoha, outlining the young winger as a potential option in the summer transfer window.

The England youth international was viewed as a potential alternative to Anthony Gordon, after Bayern missed out on the forward to Barcelona in the market.

While Ngumoha is of interest, Liverpool have seemingly responded with defiance, making it clear that the 17-year-old is not available in the transfer window.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool have zero intention of negotiating a transfer fee or discussing the possibility of an exit for the winger in the transfer window, something that has been made clear to Bayern Munich.

The decision has been described as one made by the club, with Andoni Iraola yet to get into the details of transfer dealings for his new squad.

With a deal seen as “impossible”, Bayern Munich will need to look elsewhere, while Liverpool can continue planning their future with Ngumoha in mind.

That may also mean making a fresh decision over extending his stay, with a huge choice to be made in the coming months surrounding his deal.

Liverpool Face Ngumoha Contract Decision

Ngumoha only signed his first professional deal back in September of last year, outlining just how quickly the youngster has risen through the ranks at Liverpool.

While it was a clear triumph to agree such a contract, the difficulty is that at 17, he could only agree a three-year deal at most, meaning he is only contracted until 2028.

So, with 18-months left on Ngumoha’s deal, Liverpool may be considering the possibility of extending it further in the coming months, despite only recently signing a contract.

At 18 years old, players can sign contracts above the three-year limit, which is set for academy stars, a milestone that the winger will reach in late August this year.

That may prompt Liverpool to discuss the possibility of offering an extension, to avoid entering the final year next summer that could then result in an awkward transfer standoff.

It remains to be seen just how keen the club’s hierarchy would be to push for such a move, considering how recently a contract was signed, while the player may also consider his options with no rush to extend.

It sets up a long-term decision, but for now, Ngumoha is heading into next season as an important player for the future.

Federico Chiesa appears to have leaked the news that one of his Liverpool teammates is looking to move away from Anfield this summer.

The Italian forward isn’t certain to be at the club when the 2026-27 season starts, having struggled to break into the starting XI under Arne Slot. Andoni Iraola’s appointment signals a new start for everyone at the club, but some players are still expected to move on.

Switching from Slot’s more controlled style to Iraola’s high-intensity football won’t suit everyone at Liverpool. Recent comments made by Chiesa have suggested one long-term Reds star is heading towards the exit.

Federico Chiesa Reveals Liverpool Star’s Transfer Plans

Just days after the new head coach was announced, Chiesa has told Italian media that English midfielder Curtis Jones has asked him about life in Italy. It comes after speculation over a potential move to Inter Milan.

It was no secret that Jones, a boyhood Liverpool fan, wasn’t the biggest fan of Slot. The pair appeared to fall out, leading to the England international seeking a move to Milan in January.

While it didn’t work in the winter transfer window, Chiesa seems to have ‘confirmed’ the Serie A giants are still keen on his colleague. Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, the 28-year-old revealed that Jones has asked him about living in Italy, and said Inter are ‘right to think about him’:

Alisson’s Liverpool Future Cleared Up

Another man in the Reds’ first-team squad who has been linked with a switch to Italy is Brazilian shot-stopper Alisson Becker. The veteran goalkeeper previously spent two years at AS Roma before moving to Anfield in 2018.

Some fans even believed Virgil van Dijk leaked the 33-year-old’s departure in an end-of-season social media post. Alisson was said to be on Juventus’ radar, but Chiesa believes the Brazil international will be staying put.

He told the Italian publication: “Alisson? From what I hear, he’s staying in England: then we’ll see. We’re talking about one of the top five goalkeepers in the world. He’s a fantastic leader, he’s won everything and he makes the difference on the pitch and in the dressing room. I spent a lot of time with him and Mac Allister.”

Tottenham have been linked with a potential striker addition in the transfer market, ahead of a huge summer rebuild for head coach Roberto De Zerbi.

Spurs have already made quick work of bolstering their options, with Andy Robertson joining the club ahead of the impending signing of Marcos Senesi.

A recently rejected bid for Jan Paul van Hecke certainly suggests that the defence is a key area of focus, but that may soon switch to the forward ranks.

Tottenham only scored 48 goals last season, with just seven teams scoring fewer in the division, which was compounded by a poor defensive record.

It means options for the strikeforce could be on the cards, with one striker now seemingly linked with a move to North London.

Tottenham Linked With Moise Kean

According to a report from Italian outlet Firenzeviola, Tottenham are a possible destination for Moise Kean this summer, as the ‘killer’ striker has been linked with an exit.

The 26-year-old is claimed to be available after La Viola battled against relegation in Serie A but eventually survived last season, with his eight goals helping the side avoid an unthinkable drop into the second tier.

Kean has a €62 million (£53.5 million) release clause in his deal that activates in early July, but interested parties are claimed to be eyeing a lower fee through negotiations.

The man they will have to deal with is Fabio Paratici, the former Tottenham sporting director who had two stints at the club where he was in charge of transfer dealings.

The latest stint ended earlier this season with his move to Fiorentina, but Spurs could raid his new club with a move for Kean in the coming weeks.

It’s stated that Tottenham chiefs will be waiting for the green light from De Zerbi over any move, particularly one for the Italian international, but the club are willing to invest €40 million (£34.5 million) in an attacking addition.

It remains to be seen whether Kean will be the priority target, although previous Italian reports have suggested that De Zerbi wants Kean.

Tottenham Must Consider Striker Situation

In the post-Kane era, Tottenham have struggled to find goals from their strikers, as well as the all-round play that would allow them to click in the forward areas.

Spurs have leaned on Richarlison, Dominic Solanke, and Randal Kolo Muani over the past season as their centre-forward options, but none of them have stood out as quality options.

Both Richarlison and Solanke have struggled for fitness at different points, and while there have been glimmers of their quality, it hasn’t been consistent.

That could change under De Zerbi, of course, but if there are specific attributes that the manager needs to keep his team ticking, then Tottenham must consider entering the market.

The issue is that almost every area will be under consideration, which could result in priorities shifting elsewhere as the window progresses.