Liverpool issue Rio Ngumoha response as action taken over Arsenal transfer pursuit

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Arsenal are interested in Liverpool's exciting young forward Rio Ngumoha. 13:35, Wed, Sep 16, 2026 Updated: 13:41, Wed, Sep 16, 2026 Rio Ngumoha has played in five of Liverpool's six matches so far this season (Image: Getty Images)Liverpool have made their position crystal clear - Rio Ngumoha is not for sale.

Ngumoha's form has carried into the current season under Andoni Iraola with equal promise. Invalid email You agree you are 18 or over.

You can unsubscribe at any time. More Info.The youngster's growing stature within the squad has inevitably triggered discussions over a fresh contract, particularly with his existing deal expiring in 2028.Having recently celebrated his 18th birthday, Ngumoha is now eligible to put pen to paper on a long-term agreement with Liverpool unrestricted by rules governing contract length for younger players, meaning he can fully commit his future to Anfield.With rival clubs continuing to circle, securing a new deal is firmly in the Reds' best interests, and The Athletic reports that the matter is already very much on the club's agenda.They report that while Arsenal are admirers of Ngumoha, Liverpool have no plans to sell such a precocious talent, especially to a major rival.Instead, the 20-time champions have plans to extend the winger's deal well beyond 2028 although an agreement has not yet been reached, henche the speculation.Arsenal are admirers of Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha (Image: Getty Images)It is evident that while Arsenal harbour ambitions of securing a transfer, Liverpool have no intention of entertaining any approaches, particularly given the ample time remaining to negotiate a contract extension with Ngumoha.This echoes previous interest from Bayern Munich, with reports suggesting the young English starlet was high on their list of targets, yet any prospect of a departure from Anfield proved firmly out of the question during the summer window.Liverpool's desire to tie Ngumoha down to a fresh deal may prove challenging without a dedicated sporting director following Richard Hughes' departure.