BILD reports Bayern Munich are targeting Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha as competition for Luis Diaz, with an attacking addition sought as soon as January.
BILD in Germany claims Bayern Munich are eyeing Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha as competition for Luis Diaz, according to FourFourTwo's report of the story. It is unconfirmed, and the report does not mention a bid.
What is claimed
The 18-year-old is reportedly in Bayern's sights after they lost out on Bradley Barcola. The Athletic reported that Barcola signed for Liverpool from Paris Saint-Germain for £106 million plus £17 million in potential add-ons, after Bayern were put off by PSG's asking price.
There is a motive on the table. FourFourTwo says Kompany's side have lost Diaz, Serge Gnabry and Jamal Musiala to injury, which left Alphonso Davies at left wing against Arsenal in the Champions League two weeks ago. Bayern are said to want an attacking addition as soon as January.
The backdrop is odd. Liverpool sold Diaz to Bayern last summer and have since stocked up on left-sided options: Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike, Victor Munoz and Barcola, plus Ngumoha himself. Ngumoha arrived at Anfield at the start of last year and forced his way into Arne Slot's plans before Andoni Iraola replaced Slot at the start of this season.
Transfermarkt values him at €50 million. That is Transfermarkt's valuation, not a reported asking price.
What is not known
The account as relayed carries no comment from Bayern, Liverpool or the player's camp, so there is no denial and no confirmation to weigh. The open questions are the obvious ones:
- Has Bayern made contact or a formal offer?
- Would Liverpool sell, or only consider a loan?
- What is the length of Ngumoha's contract?
- Does he want to move to Germany in January?
FourFourTwo's summary says the interest leaves Liverpool with a difficult decision. That is the outlet's framing, not a reported negotiation. Right now this is interest, relayed second-hand, with no stage beyond it reported.
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Meanwhile at the desk
Bayern have bodies missing on the left and Davies playing there against Arsenal. A rumour that fits the injury list is not a bid, but it is a start.
Liverpool sold Diaz to Bayern, bought Barcola for £106 million plus add-ons, and now Bayern reportedly want another of their wingers. Someone should check who is supplying whom.
