Liverpool transfer news as Rio Ngumoha's stance on his future emerges amid more interest from Bayern Munich, while the Reds are claimed to be lining up a move for a new goalkeeper
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 04: Rio Ngumoha of Liverpool reacts 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 04, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)
Rio Ngumoha has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich(Image: Getty Images)
As the Premier League takes a break for the next couple of weeks, Liverpool has time to reflect on its start to the season, and consider what work needs to be done as the January transfer window nears.
There have been some encouraging signs since Andoni Iraola took over from Arne Slot. Equally, it is also clear that improvements are needed if the Reds are to challenge for title again soon.
As the end of 2026 approaches, returning sporting director Julian Ward could be kept very busy, and not just with potential signings, with some pressing contract matters to deal with at Anfield as well.
Here is the Liverpool.com verdict on the transfer gossip to emerge around the Reds today.
Rio Ngumoha (Liverpool)
Rio Ngumoha is “focused” on talks over a new contract at Liverpool, according to Fabrizio Romano. That comes as Bayern Munich is once again linked with the youngster.
The German giant showed interest in Ngumoha during the summer, with speculation that the teenager’s brother held talks. Liverpool though has shown no interest in letting one of its most exciting prospects go - on the contrary, it is trying to tie him down to an improved deal.
Romano confirms that there is interest coming from Bayern, with recent reports suggesting it remains in talks over a future move, but he also claims that Ngumoha’s talks with Liverpool are going well. The Reds are said to not want to negotiate with other clubs over a transfer, while the 18-year-old is staying focused on a potential new deal at Anfield.
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Liverpool.com says: A new contract for Ngumoha has to be the priority for Liverpool and Ward at the moment - probably before making any new signings.
If nothing else, the club cannot leave itself open to a rival coming in and nabbing him for a bargain fee. Hopefully the teenager sees his long-term future lying at Anfield.
Diogo Costa (Porto)
Liverpool is targeting a move for Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, according to Anfield Watch.
The Reds have a plethora of keepers available to it, having added Lucca Brughmans to the mix during the summer - the teenager is currently on loan at Genk, but will link up with Liverpool next summer, by which time Alisson Becker may have left Anfield as his contract winds down.
Diogo Costa of FC Porto gestures after the Primeira Liga match between FC Porto and CD Tondela
Diogo Costa has been linked with a move to Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Diogo Cardoso/Getty Images))
It’s claimed that the club is unsure whether Giorgi Mamardashvili will be able to step up as No.1, or if Brughmans or Armin Pecsi will be ready for the Premier League. As a result, Liverpool is said to believe that Portugal international Costa, 27, would be an ideal replacement for Alisson
Liverpool.com says: It will be interesting to see what direction Liverpool goes in with its goalkeepers if Alisson does leave next summer.
Clearly, the Reds will hope Brughmans or Pecsi can be the long-term answer, but they may need a go-between, and we're not all that certain that Mamardashvili will be that man.