Liverpool latest: Bayern Munich given two Ngumoha guarantees as Nunez return update emerges
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Today's Liverpool news reveals both prospective moves have taken a significant turn.Rio Ngumoha camp's two assurances to BayernLiverpool were shaken last weekend when the Bundesliga heavyweights were associated with a potential raid for talented winger Ngumoha.According to Bayern Insider, Ngumoha's agents provided two assurances to the German club. Firstly, it suggests that his camp "signalled that the winger would be interested in going to Bayern Munich".After that, the report alleges that the teenager's representatives indicated there "would be no issue in sorting out contract details and the salary".Nevertheless, continued: "FC Bayern had a very clear signal when they knocked on the door at Liverpool that there would be no time or reason for talks," and therefore, no discussions occurred.The Reds' firm position was understood to derive from their confidence in Ngumoha's ability, believing he can develop and become a significant asset for the club.Ngumoha impressed for England on his Three Lions debut against New Zealand in a World Cup warm-up last weekend, collecting the player of the match accolade.
The teenager appears to be progressing from his first season with the Reds, during which he netted three times across 31 outings.Darwin Nunez twistDespite being linked with a remarkable return to Liverpool, Nunez is reportedly being pursued by Barcelona. Nevertheless, that appears unlikely.Former Liverpool forward Michael Owen was similarly doubtful about suggestions of a comeback for the Uruguayan striker, who initially joined the Reds in July 2022 from Benfica for an initial £64m."Nunez was effective for Liverpool, but if Andoni Iraola does believe he can be a good fit, then he is the one to make that call," he said.
But for me, I don't see Nunez returning to Liverpool."FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook page