In Premier League classic, Ngumoha becomes talk of the town ahead of Isak

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Now, after his match-winning goal in the Reds' dramatic 3-2 victory over Newcastle United, his name has been marked out as one to remember.

Having joined Liverpool's academy from Chelsea in the summer of 2024, Ngumoha's recent emergence has been so impressive the view in some quarters is that he is Liverpool's most promising young talent since Raheem Sterling, who joined the club from Queens Park Rangers in 2010 and has since gone on to enjoy a stellar career on both the domestic and international stage.

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It is for that reason that head coach Arne Slot decided to promote him to the first team squad this season, and why he was handed his Premier League debut against the Magpies, just four days shy of his 17th birthday.

However, when you factor in the departures of Luis Díaz and Darwin Núñez -- to Bayern Munich and Al Hilal, respectively -- coupled with the tragic passing of beloved striker Diogo Jota, it is clear Liverpool are still in need of reinforcements up front.

Step forward, Isak, who has in recent weeks found himself at the center of the summer's most protracted transfer saga.

Despite Newcastle's subsequent assertion that the conditions for a potential Isak transfer are unlikely to be met before next week's deadline, it seemed on Monday night like there was far more at stake than just the three points.

Liverpool's Rio Ngumoha became the fourth-youngest goalscorer in Premier League history with his winner against Newcastle United. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

The home crowd succeeded in turning St James' Park into a febrile bear pit, cheering every tackle made and throw in won with the same fervency usually reserved for a goal.

It was at this point that Slot rolled the dice by introducing Ngumoha, a gamble that was rewarded when the teenager struck to become the fourth-youngest goalscorer in Premier League history.

"It's of course special for him to score a goal in a moment like this," Slot said after the game.

"We know how it feels.

That's what we were, lucky to get a winner over the line."

After the Liverpool supporters had paid tribute to Ngumoha and his teammates after the final whistle, they then cheekily began to clamour for Isak, chanting: "Hand him over, Newcastle."

Of course, if Liverpool are to land the center forward's signature this summer, it will not be quite that simple