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FC Barcelona and Real Madrid have registered the name of Rio Ngumoha, an 18-year-old winger, in their tracking lists for future transfer windows, as reported by TEAMtalk. This would be a tough blow for Iraola's team.
Despite the admiration of the two Spanish giants and the interest shown by Bayern Munich during the summer, Liverpool has reached a preliminary agreement with the forward to sign his first long-term professional contract in the coming weeks.

The renewal agreement between Liverpool and Rio Ngumoha
The Merseyside club accelerated negotiations to extend the young player's contract after turning 18 on August 29, 2026. Anfield's board adjusted the salary terms to reflect his new status in the first team, ensuring his continuity after being signed from Chelsea in 2024.
Having debuted with the first team at just 16 years and 135 days under Arne Slot, the player has become one of the most promising young talents in English football. The renewal agreement is in the final drafting stage to be officially announced before the international break.
FC Barcelona and Real Madrid's interest in Ngumoha's role under Andoni Iraola
The monitoring by FC Barcelona and Real Madrid of the young winger remains active following Cody Gakpo's loss of prominence on the left flank of the British team last season. The young player's versatility allows him to play on both sides, having gained minutes as an alternative to Bradley Barcola under coach Andoni Iraola.
However, the positions of the English board and the player's entourage align in prioritizing the sporting project at Anfield. The verbal commitment signed will prevent LaLiga clubs or Bayern Munich from negotiating his transfer in the short term.
Liverpool's lawyers and the winger's representatives are finalizing the last details of the contractual draft this September 2026. The British club will make the contract extension public in the next 2 weeks, setting a release clause that will definitively protect the forward against potential offers from FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.
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