Rio Ngumoha delivers Liverpool contract update amid Arsenal transfer interest

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Liverpool are in talks with Rio Ngumoha’s representatives over a new contract, the player has revealed.The teenage winger’s current deal expires at the end of next season.Ngumoha’s current Liverpool contract expires in 2028GettyNgumoha could be set to commit his long-term future to the Reds amid transfer interest in the forward.Arsenal have been linked with a potential move for the England international in recent weeks.It comes amid a strong start to the new season for the 18-year-old.Ngumoha has featured eight times in all competitions for Andoni Iraola’s side this term.Those outings have taken his total number of first-team appearances for Liverpool to 38.Since making his debut aged 16, Ngumoha has also scored twice and provided an assist for the Reds.Ngumoha contract updateThe youngster provided an update on his contract situation following Saturday’s win over Brentford.Speaking to reporters, Ngumoha admitted: “It’s all with my agent now. I think it is all going well. I am not too sure.“I just let the football do the talking, I enjoy playing and all of that is in the back of my mind. I just play for Liverpool and hopefully I can carry on doing well.”Ngumoha appeared as a second half substitute in Liverpool’s 2-1 away win over the Bees.Arsenal have been linked with a move for Ngumoha in recent weeksGettyHe replaced the injured Jeremie Frimpong in the 52nd minute at the Gtech Community Stadium.Despite beating their nine-man opponents, the Reds remain eight points adrift of Premier League leaders Manchester City in fifth.Ngumoha is into his third season at Anfield, having joined Liverpool’s academy from Chelsea as a 16-year-old in 2024.Following his breakthrough in the first-team, he was handed his senior England debut back in June.He has now won three caps for the Three Lions after featuring against the Czech Republic home and away during the recent international break.Meanwhile, Ngumoha is one of four Liverpool players currently out of contract at the end of next season.Ngumoha has already won three caps for England at 18GettyAlexis Mac Allister, Federico Chiesa and Vitezslav Jaros’ deals also expire in 2028.The Reds also have seven players who could leave the club on a free transfer next summer.Those include club captain Virgil van Dijk as well as both Alisson and Joe Gomez.