Rio Ngumoha broke his silence on contract talks with Liverpool after Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League win over Brentford.
The 18-year-old winger touched on his Merseyside future as talks continue over an improved long-term deal.
Rio Ngumoha is negotiating a new contract with Liverpool
Ngumoha, who spoke to a reporter after helping Liverpool to three points at the Gtech Community Stadium recently, confirmed that talks have been held through the management team:
“Everything is with my agent. I think everything is going well,” Ngumoha explained, via The Mail’s Lewis Steele.
“I’m not too sure. I just let the football do the talking, I enjoy playing and it’s all in my head.
“I’m just playing for Liverpool and I hope I can continue to do well.”
Rio Ngumoha on his contract: “It’s all about my agent. I think everything is going well. I’m not too sure.
“I’m just letting the football do the talking, I’m enjoying playing and it’s all in my head. I’m just playing for #LFC and hopefully I can keep doing well.”— Lewis Steele (@LewisSteele_) October 18, 2026
The dynamic winger, who turns 18 in August, is eligible to sign an extended, improved contract that reflects his rising rank in Andoni Iraola’s first team.
Arsenal are interested in Rio Ngumoha
Ngumoha’s relaxed comments come amid continued interest from Premier League rivals Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta’s side are keeping a close eye on the teenager as he enters the final stages of his initial contract.
In addition, European heavyweights Bayern Munich have shown interest after the forward made his England debut.
Despite the noise from abroad, Liverpool’s hierarchy are confident of securing the generational talent for a long-term commitment.
Anfield officials consider Ngumoha an invaluable asset to the club’s future and expect negotiations to go smoothly in the coming weeks.