Liverpool star Rio Ngumoha 'strikes transfer agreement with Bayern Munich'

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Bayern Munich reached a full verbal agreement to sign Liverpool wonderkid Rio Ngumoha. (Image: Getty Images)Liverpool FC are reportedly determined to hold onto Rio Ngumoha this summer, despite the teenager reaching a full verbal agreement with Bayern Munich.

The Athletic claim that Ngumoha's long-term future at Anfield may be in question, with Bayern Munich keen on luring the Liverpool starlet away from the club. Read our Privacy PolicySky Sports Germany claim that Bayern had reached a complete agreement with Ngumoha's camp last month, having been beaten to Anthony Gordon by Barcelona.However, any deal to sign Ngumoha collapsed on Thursday.

There has not yet been contact between the two clubs, according to The Athletic.Liverpool insist that Ngumoha is not for sale and they plan to strengthen in attack, rather than let one of their most promising talents leave.Rio Ngumoha is currently away with the England squad. (Image: Getty Images)Ngumoha signed his first professional contract in September, which runs until June 2028, and the winger is seen as someone who could play a big role in Liverpool's future.The belief that the Reds have in him was evident when they did not recruit a replacement for Luis Diaz, who made the same transfer a year ago.Ngumoha made 29 appearances in all competitions in what proved to be a breakthrough year and is currently training with the England team for the World Cup, though he will not be part of their squad for the tournament.Liverpool are trying to bring in an attacker for the opposite flank, with RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande considered heir top target.