Liverpool star ready to agree new long-term deal

Liverpool have a lot of contract decisions to make over the next few months.

But, when the January transfer window is open, any players who aren't tied down to contracts will be able to speak to foreign clubs about a free transfer.

Virgil van Dijk, Alisson and even Joe Gomez have all been linked with moves away next summer with several clubs vying for the transfer of each player.

However, outside of those who's contracts are going to expire in June, some of their best players are also on the verge of receiving new deals as their contracts are also set to expire in the next couple of years with one agreement now being confirmed.

Last season, Rio Ngumoha was one of the only success stories to emerge from Anfield.

The 18-year-old managed to fight his way into Iraola's starting XI and, he even bagged his first-ever Premier League goal.

Since then, many different rumours have emerged about his future with Bayern Munich even being interested in signing him.

Obviously, that didn't end up happening and, instead, he got given a regular first-team role in Iraola's squad and has already featured in 14 games this term.

This added experience coupled with the two assists he's chipped in with in the Champions League have all helped him cement his place at Anfield.

However, his contract runs out in 2028 so, a new deal needs to be agreed with him soon and, according to Football Insider, that is exactly what's about to happen.

"Rio Ngumoha will likely end speculation linking him away by signing a new contract at Liverpool, sources have told Football Insider," they wrote.

"The 18-year-old has starred for the Reds this season, emerging as a key player for Andoni Iraola's side.

"But with his current terms set to expire in 2028, decision-makers at Anfield have faced mounting pressure to tie the England international down to a new deal.

"Ngumoha is happy at Liverpool and ready to put pen to paper.

"The winger has also broken into Thomas Tuchel's England squad this season, featuring off the bench in Thursday's 2-1 win over Croatia.

"Liverpool eventually paid a fee in the region of £6.8million for the teenager, who joined the club from Chelsea in 2024."

Liverpool have a lot of attackers among their ranks at the moment.

However, some are performing much better than others.

Alexander Isak is still the Reds' most expensive signing ever and, even though he has chipped in with a couple of goals so far, he could be doing a lot better.

The same goes for Bradley Barcola and Victor Munoz.

However, Ngumoha and Cody Gakpo have performed extremely well. In fact, Gakpo is probably the Reds' best-performing attacker right now, even if he has suffered an injury or two.

Obviously, Gakpo is a lot older than Ngumoha but, if the Englishman manages to learn a thing or two from his senior teammate, he'd become even better than he already is.

And, since he's already seen as the next big thing at Liverpool, this new contract just confirms it.

Here's hoping that these rumours are true and, before the end of the season, Liverpool announce his new deal.