The father of Galatasaray right-back Roland Sallai has been talking up a move to Liverpool, and Rio Ngumoha has explained why he thinks he needs more minutes.
Roland Sallai’s father claims “contact has already been made” by Liverpool
Liverpool already have three Hungarians in and around the first team, and if Sallai’s father is to be believed, they could soon add his son to that list.
The right-back, who has played in attack on occasion, has one goal and six assists in 33 appearances this season.
Tibor Sallai has told Blikk that Liverpool “could be” the Galatasaray full-back’s next destination.
STUTTGART, GERMANY - Sunday, June 23, 2024: Anthony Ralston (L) challenges Hungary's Roland Sallai during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group A match between Scotland and Hungary at the Stuttgart Arena. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
“I wouldn’t be surprised if this club change happened now,” said Sallai Sr.
“I know that contact has already been made through a management office. I don’t want to and I don’t want to shout anything, but my son will really have a good chance [of leaving] in the summer if there is an offer that is also beneficial for Galatasaray.”
There were some rumours of interest from Liverpool in January, but no reliable sources ever reported the story.
It would be a surprise if the Reds were to invest in a 28-year-old right-back, given the presence of Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong.
However, should their injury problems persist, it stands to reason that Liverpool could bring in a ‘safe pair of hands’ to have around for the time being.
Today’s Liverpool FC News
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - Saturday, January 24, 2026: Liverpool's Rio Ngumoha during the FA Premier League match between Bournemouth AFC and Liverpool FC at Dean Court. Bournemouth won 3-2. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
• Ngumoha has spoken of how he wants “more minutes” for Liverpool so he doesn’t stagnate – read his interview here
• Alisson has been linked with a move to Juventus, but it does comes from unreliable outlet La Gazetta dello Sport – they claim he is a potential replacement for Michele Di Gregorio
• Liverpool have added eight new players to the Legends squad that will take on Dortmund at Anfield on March 28 – see the lineup here that will be managed by Jurgen Klopp and Kenny Dalglish!
• After beating Everton in the fifth round, Liverpool Women have been drawn away at Charlton in the quarter-finals of the Women’s FA Cup
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There have been increasingly loud calls for Ngumoha to feature more often after another impressive showing from the bench against Nottingham Forest. Danny Gallagher agrees with them:
“There will always be a huge argument for managing the minutes of young, highly talented footballers. Liverpool are certainly doing this, but the layers of bubble wrap are now far too tightly applied.
“We’re approaching the end of February, and there are 11 league fixtures to play. This isn’t a case of flogging a precocious talent and overworking his supple hamstrings to death.”
Elsewhere in the football world
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, November 26, 2024: Liverpool's assistant coach John Heitinga during a training session at the AXA Training Centre ahead of the UEFA Champions League match between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid CF. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
• John Heitinga‘s agent has admitted that succeeding Thomas Frank as Tottenham manager was “in the back of our minds” when the Dutchman took over as assistant – he lasted just 33 days before leaving upon Igor Tudor’s arrival
• Liverpool’s potential Champions League last-16 opponents will be narrowed down to two on Tuesday night, as Atletico face Brugge (3-3 on agg.) and Juventus seek to overturn a three-goal deficit at home to Galatasaray
• PSG’s Achraf Hakimi is to face trial for a rape that was alleged to have taken place in Paris – he strongly denies the allegations (BBC Sport)
Liverpool FC: On this day
Liverpool, England - Saturday, February 24, 2007: Liverpool's Robbie Fowler celebrates scoring the opening goal against Sheffield United from a penalty kick during the Premiership match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
It was on February 24, 2007 that Robbie Fowler scored his last Liverpool goals, netting two first-half penalties in a 4-0 win over Sheffield United.
Three days earlier, Liverpool had beaten Barcelona 2-1 in the Nou Camp and things were looking good for the Reds, with Javier Mascherano making his debut at Anfield and contributing to the Reds’ ninth consecutive home clean sheet in the league.
The second half saw Sami Hyypia and Steven Gerrard add to Fowler’s brace, but Peter Crouch had a less enjoyable evening, breaking his nose when he was hit by a high boot.