Liverpool have issued a firm warning to Europe's elite clubs that 18-year-old winger Rio Ngumoa is not for sale at any price, according to the Daily Mail.
The burgeoning English talent has been closely monitored by Arsenal, while Bayern Munich also tested the waters last summer. However, the Merseyside club swiftly quashed any attempts to engage in serious negotiations.
Liverpool's hierarchy see Ngumoa as a future superstar, and the coaching staff are promising him significant playing time, even with high-profile arrivals like Bradley Barkola and Victor Munoz. Ngumoa himself is aware of the interest from heavyweight clubs but is thoroughly content at Anfield, committed to his future with the Reds.
The club is determined to reward the teenager's progress with a solid long-term contract as soon as he turns 18. The only hurdle at the moment is the recruitment of a new sporting director following the recent departure of Richard Hughes.
Already, the young forward has secured an important role in the first-team setup, featuring prominently in a competitive rotation alongside Bradley Barkola, Victor Munoz, and Cody Gakpo.
