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The £70 million double transaction that brought Chelsea’s wonderkid to Liverpool has been revealed.
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Rio Ngumoha, a 15-year-old sensation from Chelsea, is anticipated to sign a record-breaking scholar’s deal at Anfield this summer and go to Liverpool.
One of the best players in Chelsea’s junior system, Ngumoha turns 16 later this month, and the London team was reportedly incensed by his departure.
Lewis Steele of the Mail claims that Ngumoha is “motivated by the pathway and opportunities on offer” at the Reds, partly because of Liverpool’s Carabao Cup success over Chelsea at Wembley last season.
After Omari Kellyman was acquired from Aston Villa for almost £20 million, the youthful attacking potential found it much harder to make a breakthrough at Stamford Bridge.
Meanwhile, two South American wonderkids who turn 18 next summer will join the team.
NGUMOHA CHELSEA PATHWAY HINDERED
For a combined cost of over £70 million, Estevao Willian, a potential from Palmeiras, and Kendry Paez, a wonder from Ecuador, will join the Premier League’s biggest clubs.
Since those agreements have already been finalised, Ngumoha is now searching elsewhere for his opportunities.
HITC claims Chelsea officials are reportedly incensed about the England under-18 international’s impending transfer.
The club was certain that Ngumoha would remain on the books for the long run, even if Arsenal, Manchester United, and Manchester City were also interested.
Liverpool Purchasing Teen Talent
Prior to this transfer window, it was also believed that Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich—who had previously signed Jamal Musiala from Chelsea’s youth ranks—were pursuing the teenager.
The Reds, who have a history of bringing in talent from other teams’ academies, have pulled off a major coup with his signing.
Regulations following Brexit have significantly increased the difficulty of acquiring young talent from the EU, which has allowed the Reds to recruit youngsters such as Trey Nyoni and Ben Doak.
Alvin Ayman, a highly touted Wolves prospect, is also rumoured to be close to a transfer.
Ryan McAidoo is another Chelsea target that the Reds just missed out on; it appears he is close to joining Manchester City.
Liverpool has been tracking the Serie A left-back “for months,” with a £25 million price tag.
Patrick Dorgu, a youthful full-back for Lecce, has reportedly caught Liverpool’s attention “for months,” according to an Italian source.
The 19-year-old Dorgu had a fantastic season in Serie A last year, making 32 appearances for Lecce, who finished in a respectable 14th place.
Senior football’s breakout season saw the left-back, who scored twice in 17 league starts, dazzle, and as a result, top European teams are showing interest in the Denmark under-21 international.
Although Dorgu is valued by several Premier League teams, he has previously been connected to various Serie A powerhouses, including Milan, Napoli, and most recently, Atalanta, the winners of the Europa League.
The Reds is Among the Patrick Dorgu suitors
PianetaLecce reports that three English teams have expressed interest in Dorgu. Liverpool is one of them. Although the Reds have been “following him for months,” Tottenham and Arsenal have also taken notice of the teenager and are impressed. He was reportedly scouted by the Gunners last season, and they are ‘pushing’ for a trade.
Dorgu, who is also a left winger, is anticipated to go this summer as Lecce looks to cash in on one of their assets. The Italian team is asking about €30 million (£25 million). The Lecce star is apparently eager to make a lucrative move overseas.
Liverpool’s interest in Dorgu has not been previously published, thus it is unclear how credible these rumours are.
In the upcoming weeks, Liverpool is not anticipated to bolster their left-back lineup. Arne Slot, the new head coach, seemed happy with Andy Robertson, Kostas Tsimikas, and even Joe Gomez playing in that position.
However, the Reds had problems last season due to injuries at left-back, and they could need to look soon for a player to fill that position.
Wolverhampton Wanderers left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri has been loosely connected to Liverpool in recent weeks, but at this point in the transfer window, a move appears doubtful.
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