Liverpool move to tie down Rio Ngumoha amid Bayern links

Liverpool are moving quickly to secure Rio Ngumoha after links with Bayern Munich surfaced. The club plans a lucrative new contract to end speculation and will meet the 17-year-old's representatives to negotiate terms once he turns 18. Having signed his first professional deal last September, the club believes an urgent upgrade is needed to reflect his place in the squad.

Officials have been unsettled by reports from Germany that name Bayern as the primary suitor and by claims of an agreement between the Bundesliga side and the player. By offering a new deal now, Liverpool hope to kill off the narrative that Ngumoha could be tempted away from the Premier League.

Last season was a mixed bag: Ngumoha made his FA Cup debut, registered two goals and an assist in 29 appearances in Arne Slot's final campaign, and faced whispers of frustration over playing time. The arrival of Andoni Iraola could mark a turning point.

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