Liverpool are ready to officially confirm the signing of Chelsea starlet Rio Ngumoha after earning approval from the Premier League

Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano revealed that Liverpool are ready to officially confirm the signing of Rio Ngumoha from Chelsea. The Reds agreed a deal for Ngumoha earlier this month but required a post-investigation process approval from the Premier League.

Liverpool and Chelsea butted heads in the transfer market last summer over the signing of Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia. The London rivals used all of their financial resources recklessly to beat the Reds and sign the two defensive midfielders.

However, Liverpool had the last laugh in the situation when both players failed to deliver as Chelsea stumbled in mid-table. The signing of Ngumoha from Chelsea’s academy would rile Chelsea even more considering the high potential of the young attacker.

Many scouts consider Ngumoha as one of the finest English prospects of his young generation with a very high ceiling. Chelsea fast-tracked the 16-year-old due to his incredible talent, featuring him for their U21 team. He earned the Player of the tournament award when Chelsea U16 won national champions last October.

Player analysis: Rio Ngumoha

Ngumoha, a dominantly right-footed winger, naturally plays on the left but can also perform centrally. The 16-year-old is still developing physically in height and strength but possesses incredible agility and balance that only requires maintenance.

Ngumoha has incredible ball control and dribbling abilities which combined with his agility and reflexes, create havoc for opponents. The English youngster has caught the eyes of the squad for his compunction to take on defenders constantly with flair.

The 16-year-old has incredible close control and football intelligence to manipulate his body and ball, making constant progressive runs. Ngumoha has displayed technical prowess with his passing and shooting which is still raw but developing positively.

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Liverpool Academy have progressed immensely under former legendary manager Jurgen Klopp and that should continue under Arne Slot. Ngumoha is a prime example of the trust that Liverpool have in bringing the best out of the young players, turning them into men worthy of representing the club on and off the field.