Rio Ngumoha has addressed his contract situation with Liverpool following a remarkable performance in the club's 2-1 Premier League victory against Brentford. The 18-year-old winger confirmed that negotiations for a long-term deal are ongoing, expressing optimism about the talks.

Speaking to a journalist after the match, Ngumoha stated, "It’s all with my agent now. I think it is all going well." He emphasized that his focus remains on his performance, saying, "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."

Having celebrated his 18th birthday in August, Ngumoha is eligible for an upgraded contract that reflects his rising prominence in Andoni Iraola’s first-team setup.

His comments come amidst growing interest from Arsenal, who have been closely monitoring his situation as he approaches the end of his initial contract. Additionally, Bayern Munich had shown interest after Ngumoha made his England senior international debut.

Despite the competition, Liverpool's management remains confident about securing Ngumoha's long-term future at the club. Officials at Anfield regard him as a vital asset for their future and anticipate that negotiations will proceed smoothly in the upcoming weeks.