Arsenal are watching Rio Ngumoha as the Gunners look to sign one of the best young talents in English football from Liverpool, while the Reds are fighting back to keep him.The Gunners have a superb pool of young talents themselves, with Max Dowman pushing to play and Ethan Nwaneri sent out on loan to gain more game time. However, they believe Ngumoha is a top player who should be part of their first team.The teenager has been playing for the Liverpool first team since turning 16 and is now one of the first names on the team sheet at the club. His progress has continued to attract attention, while his regular involvement has highlighted his importance.Arsenal monitor NgumohaLiverpool’s new manager believes in him and is handing him important responsibilities to show that he trusts him. That has further given Arsenal a reason to pursue the teenager and try to add him to their squad.Ngumoha has continued to develop since joining Liverpool, and his growing role with the first team has made him an attractive option for Arsenal. The Gunners already have several promising young players, but they remain interested in adding further talent to their squad.Arsenal’s interest means Liverpool must work to protect one of their young players from a potential move. The teenager’s current standing at the club makes his situation particularly important as both clubs consider their options.(Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)Liverpool fight to keep youngsterHowever, Liverpool, who poached him from Chelsea, are fighting back as hard as they can, and Caught Offside says their latest effort to keep him is to offer him a new deal.They have been in talks with his entourage over an improved agreement for some time, and the report says those discussions have now reached an advanced stage. Ngumoha is expected to put pen to paper on the agreement soon.Liverpool’s efforts demonstrate their desire to keep the teenager at the club as his involvement with the first team continues to increase. A new agreement would provide further security over his future.Arsenal will therefore have to monitor the situation as Liverpool work towards securing Ngumoha’s commitment. The teenager remains an important part of Liverpool’s plans, while Arsenal continue to show interest in his services.For now, the focus is on the contract discussions and whether Ngumoha will agree to the improved terms. If he does, Liverpool will have taken another step towards keeping the young talent at the club._____________________________________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us through this link…More Stories / Latest NewsLiverpool steps up plans to secure future of Arsenal target22 September 2026, 21:00Opinion: Guimaraes still needs time despite his Premier League experience22 September 2026, 20:00Arsenal told Sunderland star suits them and would do well22 September 2026, 19:00The post Liverpool steps up plans to secure future of Arsenal target appeared first on Just Arsenal News.