Andoni Iraola on the sidelines, with Rio Ngumoha in action for Liverpool
Andoni Iraola on the sidelines, with Rio Ngumoha in action for Liverpool
The 18-year-old has been outstanding for the Reds over the last couple of seasons, and remains a key part of Andoni Iroala's plans, with high hopes for his long-term development.
While there are some small concerns about whether he is ready to be a regular starter at this level, his clear talent and potential mean he will not be allowed to move on.
Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Bayern Munich feel they could convince Liverpool to sell Ngumoha with the right offer.
However, Iraola has no plans to lose the England international at any stage in the near future, and has made it clear that he will have a significant role to play in his plans.
Having been named in Thomas Tuchel's most recent England squad, Ngumoha is also believed to be happy at Liverpool, who are providing the ideal situation for his development.
Could Bayern Munich make a move for Rio Ngumoha?
Brown told Football Insider back in June that Liverpool were "fuming" after Bayern Munich made an approach to Ngumoha's representatives over a potential deal.
They then moved quickly to ensure any talk about a potential summer exit was dismissed, as they had no plans to let the winger move on, and that stance has not changed.
Liverpool remain determiend to help Ngumoha realise his long-term potential at the club, and while Bayern are believed to be confident, no deal is on the cards yet.
"From what I hear, Bayern Munich are pretty confident there is a deal to be done," Brown told Football Insider.
"When there's all this talk about making contact with his agents, speaking to the player, what it might cost, that stuff doesn't happen unless they think they can do a deal.
"Whether Liverpool feel the same way, I have my doubts, because he has such obvious potential and Andoni Iraola has been pretty clear he is part of his plans.
"I don't think he's the finished article, but not many players are at 18, there are still areas of his game where he has to improve, so maybe that's where the speculation comes from.
"But he's got such obvious potential and room for development, and Liverpool are allowing him enough game time to keep improving without throwing him in at the deep end.
"It's the ideal situation for him, really, so even if there is this interest from Bayern Munich and if they feel like they can get a deal done, Liverpool aren't going to let it happen.
"I expect they'll block any approaches for him, and will be making efforts to keep him at the club and convince him he still has a big part to play."
Could Liverpool offer Ngumoha a new contract?
Amid the ongoing speculation about Ngumoha's future and a potential move away from Liverpool, efforts are being made to ensure the winger is not allowed to move on.
Bayern Munich's talks with his representatives have raised red flags at Anfield, but they remain determiend to secure his long-term future remains at Anfield.
As a result, Football Insider revealed that Liverpool are working hard to agree a new contract with Ngumoha as they hope he will commit his future to their ambitious plans.
The 18-year-old starlet is heading towards the conclusion of his current deal in the summer of 2028, but there is optimism from all sides that an extension is not too far away.
That would deter any interest from Bayern Munich and strengthen Liverpool's stance, with Iraola likely to be key to any decision regarding Ngumoha's future.