Bayern Munich are weighing up a surprise move for Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha, according to [The Athletic](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7335728/2026/06/05/rio-ngumoha-bayern-munich-liverpool-transfer-news/).
The Bundesliga champions continue their search for attacking reinforcements ahead of the new season and have landed on the Liverpool jewel.
The 17-year-old winger has emerged as Bayern’s preferred option for the left flank, with both head coach Vincent Kompany and the club’s hierarchy understood to be strong admirers.
While Bayern have yet to make formal contact with Liverpool, Ngumoha is aware of the German giants’ interest in bringing him to the Allianz Arena.
The prospect of joining one of Europe’s biggest clubs is likely to attract attention.
However, Liverpool remain determined to hold on to one of the brightest talents at the Merseyside club, who has been competing with Cody Gakpo for the starting berth on the left.
The Reds are said to have no intention of entertaining offers for Ngumoha and continue to view him as an important part of the club’s long-term plans.
The England youth international only signed his first professional contract last September, committing his future to Anfield until the summer of 2028.
Ngumoha’s rapid rise over the past 12 months has further strengthened Liverpool’s belief in his potential.
He made 29 appearances across all competitions during the 2025/26 campaign, registering two goals and one assist while earning valuable first-team experience.
He is currently training alongside England’s senior squad in Florida ahead of the upcoming World Cup, although he is not expected to feature in the tournament itself.
Interestingly, Ngumoha’s emergence was a major factor behind the club’s decision not to recruit a direct replacement following Luis Diaz’s move to Bayern last summer.
Liverpool are instead focusing on strengthening their wide attacking options, with RB Leipzig prospect [Yan Diomande](https://footballtoday.com/2026/06/04/liverpool-make-direct-contact-with-rb-leipzig-over-move-for-winger-yan-diomande/) among the names under consideration.
They are competing with Paris Saint-Germain to land the Ivory Coast international, who can operate on both flanks.