Rio Ngumoha change could save Liverpool millions after 'internal discussions'

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Liverpool FC NewsRio NgumohaLiverpool appears to be monitoring the transfer market for a winger as it looks to replace Mohamed Salah this summer, already brining in Victor Munoz while being linked with a move for Bradley BarcolaRio Ngumoha could be moved position(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool could be considering moving Rio Ngumoha from the left wing to the right as a potential long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah, reports suggest.The Reds know they must sign another winger, potentially two more, after losing Salah - as well as failing to replace Luis Diaz from the previous season. The Reds were overly reliant on Cody Gakpo last campaign, who struggled to have the offensive output he'd have liked - while seeing his name pop up in transfer talks.Whatever the case, the Reds have to sign a player on the right-wing, currently having just Federico Chiesa and Jeremie Frimpong capable of playing the position.

However, Ngumoha could be an option to consider.Ngumoha has played from the left for Liverpool's first-team so far, having a breakout season last year while seeing his minutes increase throughout the campaign.At just 17 years old, Ngumoha shone last season - becoming Liverpool's youngest-ever goalscorer with the winning goal against Newcastle in a dramatic last-gasp finish.Liverpool Echo's Paul Gorst has suggested that Ngumoha could be viewed as the man to take over from Salah, stating that the idea has been 'floated internally'.Ngumoha impressed on the right wing for England(Image: Getty Images)Ngumoha played on the right wing in his England debut last month, impressing against New Zealand prior to the World Cup.Over the years, Liverpool have preferred inverted wingers - using left-footers on the right-hand side and right-footers on the left.Ngumoha is right-footed, but has the speed and athleticism to beat his man down the flanks - while showing improvements in his play in the final third last season.The Reds had been strongly linked with Yan Diomande, who is also right-footed - who plays from the right.Rio Ngumoha was reportedly wanted by Bayern Munich but Liverpool have no desire to sell(Image: Getty Images)Another option who has emerged is Brighton's Yankuba Minteh, who is a left-footer who plays from the right, a more direct replacement for Salah.But he, nor Diomande, are not close to the output that Salah managed with the Reds, while they will know they need to replace his goals and assists.Liverpool will feel that they need to make Ngumoha a regular starter moving forward, and could be relying on Cody Gakpo and Victor Munoz to battle it out on the left-side.The Reds have made just one signing under new boss Andoni Iraola in Munoz, while needing to improve on a team that finished in fifth in the Premier League.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Rio NgumohaLiverpool FC