Liverpool's stance on letting Rio Ngumoha and Trey Nyoni make January transfer exit

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The young duo have become regular features of Arne Slot’s first-team squad, with Ngumoha in particular impressing after a superb pre-season. Rio Ngumoha has become a regular fixture in Arne Slot's squad this season (Image: Getty Images) Liverpool is said to believe that the 17-year-old will benefit from being around the first-team on a day-to-day basis, and is eager for him to develop in that way.

It’s also suggested that Slot has not let him drop down to play for the U21s as it would mean him missing three days of first-team training sessions. Trey Nyoni has foudn his opportunities hard to come by this season (Image: Getty Images) U21s boss Rob Page opened up on the difficult balancing act Liverpool now faces with Nyoni in particular, with the 18-year-old not getting much game time in the senior side, but also not getting the opportunity to drop down to the academy sides.

"He is in a difficult space right now, and it's about keeping him confident and managing his expectations of his involvement in the first team,” Page said earlier this month. "Now it's about managing his minutes, giving him game time, but also maintaining the standards he has set as well.