Liverpool transfer news as Rio Ngumoha is reportedly still in talks with Bayern Munich over a potential move to the German giant, while the Reds are said to be eyeing up a new left-back
Istanbul, Türkiye - November 4: Rio Ngumoha of Liverpool FC looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2026/2027 match between Fenerbahçe and Liverpool at Fenerbahçe Sükrü Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi on November 4, 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye. (Photo by Marco Steinbrenner/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)
Rio Ngumoha has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich(Image: Getty Images)
Liverpool’s encouraging start to the season has been knocked off course somewhat this week, and sent a timely reminder ahead of the January transfer window opening.
With less than two months to go until teams get the chance to dip back into the market, Andoni Iraola might well be instructing returning sporting director Julian Ward to keep himself busy in the New Year.
Although there have been plenty of encouraging signs under the Spaniard, defeats to Arsenal and Fenerbahce have shown that improvements are needed in some areas - but the Reds also need to make sure they keep hold of their brightest talents.
Here is the Liverpool.com verdict on the transfer gossip to emerge around the Reds today.
Rio Ngumoha (Liverpool)
Bayern Munich was prepared to pay $78 million (€70M) for Rio Ngumoha during the summer, Christian Falk has told CF Bayern Insider.
The report claims the German giant was in contact with both Ngumoha and Bradley Barcola as it looked for a new winger. The former’s brother is said to have spoken with Bayern, although it wasn’t clear whether Liverpool would have been prepared to sell him.
Having failed to sign him, Bayern is said to still have Ngumoha on its shortlist, and to still be in talks with the teenager’s camp as a potential option for the summer.
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Liverpool.com says: Liverpool needs to get that new contract sorted for Ngumoha. If nothing else, just to make sure clubs like Bayern can't nab him on the cheap.
We already know just how ambitious the teenager is, so if the Reds aren't meeting his expectations, don't be surprised if he looks at a move elsewhere, and Bayern would be a very attractive prospect. Julian Ward has his work cut out for him.
Archie Brown (Fenerbahce)
Liverpool is set to accelerate its interest in Archie Brown, according to TeamTalk. Reds fans will of course recognize the name, with the left-back having scored for Fenerbahce during the Champions League meeting between the two sides this week.
It’s claimed that Liverpool has been carrying out work on Brown this season as it assesses potential options at left-back, while Chelsea and Manchester United are also said to be monitoring him.
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 4: Archie Brown of Fenerbahce applauds the fans during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between Fenerbahce SK and Liverpool FC at Fenerbahce Sükrü Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi on November 4, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)
Archie Brown has been linked with Liverpool after scoring against the Reds(Image: Getty Images)
Brown is said to have ambitions of returning to England, having been at West Brom and Derby County as a youth player.
Liverpool.com says: It seems a tad convenient that Brown scored against Liverpool this week, and now, out of nowhere, he's being linked with a move to Anfield. That probably tells you all you need to know.
Scoring against the Reds will no doubt have been a big moment for him, but let's not pretend he's suddenly a target after that game. If Liverpool really is looking at left-backs, it would likely have its eye on more established names.