Massive for Iraola: Liverpool now "confident" vital figure will sign contract extension

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Liverpool are “confident” that star youngster Rio Ngumoha will sign a new contract at the club, following a promising new update regarding his future. “When you get top young players like this, they’re always going to attract interest from other clubs, but Liverpool are confident that his long-term future will be at Anfield.” Despite this, Football Insider now report that Liverpool are “confident’ that Ngumoha will extend his stay at Anfield, with a general “optimism” from all parties about the situation.

Rio Ngumoha: Liverpool’s next English superstar? His brother, who played a big part in his career, certainly his development, used to do a lot of one-on-one coaching with him.” Offering Ngumoha a new deal has to be one of Liverpool’s biggest priorities – losing him to a rival would be a hammer blow – and he appears happy under Andoni Iraola, despite a lack of starts so far this season.

It is always hard to predict how a young star’s future will pan out, but if Ngumoha remains focused and continues to improve his all-round game, he can become a Reds great. The teenager is certainly aware of his own ability, which is a good thing – in the past, he has spoken about believing he can win the Ballon d’Or one day – and it is going to be fascinating to see him develop as a footballer, hopefully in a Liverpool shirt.