‘Quickly Became Clear’ – Pursuit Of Liverpool Star ‘Currently Not Doable’ For Club

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Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Jurgen Klopp-linked RB Leipzig are big admirers of Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha, but after looking into a deal it ‘quickly became clear’ that signing him is ‘currently not doable’. Liverpool were able to tempt the English winger in 2024 and he has quickly forced his way into the first team.

Ngumoah does not turn 18 until 29th August, but he featured in 29 senior games for Liverpool last season, making off-the-bench cameos for the Anfield club. Ex-Liverpool star Martin Kelly said that he sees similarities with ex-Reds winger Raheem Sterling.

Ngumoha’s current contract runs until the summer of 2028 at Anfield and he could become a key player under Andoni Iraola next season. England manager Thomas Tuchel also rates the 17-year-old highly, and he included him in the Three Lions’ pre-World Cup friendlies to train with the senior team.