According to AnfieldWatch, Arne Slot wanted to send Rio Ngumoha out on loan, but the Liverpool hierarchy refused and informed Slot that the 17-year-old must be given regular opportunities in the first-team.

Rio Ngumoha, a young talent from Liverpool, is involved in a legal battle initiated by Chelsea against Liverpool. Chelsea has launched this legal action since Ngumoha left the London club for Liverpool in September 2024. As he is about to sign his first professional contract on his 17th birthday, a commission will determine the amount Liverpool should pay Chelsea as his formative club. Chelsea hopes the amount will be significant enough to deter rival clubs from taking players from its academy.