Liverpool facing Rio Ngumoha 'revenge threat' as Chelsea and Arsenal circle

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Rio Ngumoha has made an impressive start to his breakthrough campaign at Liverpool - but there could be another talented teenager about to emerge from the club's academyLiverpool are facing a battle to keep hold of one of their most promising young players amid interest from Arsenal and Chelsea. A direct winger who loves a one-v-one and getting in the box to score, Abe is also an England Under-16s international and featured once for the Under-21s at club level.Chelsea are among those that are keeping an eye on Abe's progress and their interest has been described as a 'revenge mission' following Rio Ngumoha's move in the opposite direction, as per the Daily Mail.READ MORE: Jamie Carragher urges Liverpool to complete January transfer - 'They have to'Ngumoha, now 17, swapped Stamford Bridge for Anfield in 2024, much to the frustration of the west London club, who banned Liverpool scouts from attending academy games at their Cobham training base.Although Abe hasn't made a first-team appearance yet, many in and around the academy believe he is one of the most exciting youngsters on Liverpool's books.He hasn't yet signed a scholarship contract with the Reds, with Chelsea, as well as Arsenal and several other top clubs, keeping a keen interest on his situation.It is also believed that Abe's father is a lifelong Arsenal fan, which could influence any move.

Poaching players at this age is common and some of Liverpool's current youth sides are made up of players from other academies.The online account Secret Scout, which has 253,000 followers, posted: "In my opinion, Abe is the BEST winger in the country at this age."That is a notable admission considering the progress of Arsenal's Max Dowman, 15, who has been impressive in the club's first team after making his debut earlier this season.Liverpool academy star Ngumoha scored off the bench on his Premier League bow against Newcastle in August. He has since made six further appearances for the Reds this season, including one in the Champions League."He's a player that can finish really well for his age," Slot said after Ngumoha scored in the win at Newcastle.

But he is so confident."That's what I like, because the first ball he got he wasn’t afraid. When the second player came, he got across him, and for him to score that goal is not completely a coincidence because for his age he is an amazing finisher."Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.