Bayern Munich willing to pay £60m for Liverpool forward
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Bayern Munich have made an attempt to sign one Liverpool forward, with the German giants willing to offer around £60 million Liverpool are working to secure Rio Ngumoha’s long-term future as the teenager continues to establish himself as one of the club’s most exciting young prospects.The winger’s representatives are reportedly in talks with the Reds over a new contract, with discussions expected to reflect his growing importance and reputation in European football.Ngumoha is currently under contract at Anfield until June 2028. He signed his existing deal in September 2025, shortly after turning 17, but Liverpool are keen to extend his stay amid growing interest from other clubs.His rise has been remarkable.On his Premier League debut against Newcastle United in August 2025, Ngumoha scored a stoppage-time winner in Liverpool’s 3-2 victory.
At 16 years and 361 days old, he became the youngest goalscorer in the club’s history.He continued to make history in October, registering two assists in Liverpool’s 4-3 Champions League win over Villarreal. Aged 18 years and 52 days, he became the youngest Liverpool player to record an assist in the competition.Ngumoha joined Liverpool from Chelsea in 2024.
A tribunal subsequently ruled that Liverpool must pay Chelsea at least £2.8 million in compensation, with the figure potentially rising to £6.8 million. Chelsea are also entitled to 20 per cent of any profit Liverpool make from a future sale.Arsenal are among the clubs reported to have an interest in the winger.However, Telegraph Sport have reported that Bayern Munich previously made an attempt to sign Ngumoha, with the German giants willing to offer around £60 million for the Liverpool youngster.Liverpool made clear that Ngumoha was not for sale, and the club are now seeking to secure his future with a new long-term contract.Talks have reportedly begun following Julian Ward’s appointment as sporting director in September.Support DaveOCKOP and enjoy the site completely ad-free.