Liverpool target Francisco Trincao as Bayern Munich eye Rio Ngumoha
New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola faces his first major test as Bayern Munich pursue teenage prospect Rio Ngumoha and the Reds weigh up a £50m bid for Francisco Trincao.
The Spaniard was appointed earlier this week after the Anfield hierarchy decided to part ways with Arne Slot.
The Merseyside outfit finished fifth last season, prompting a swift managerial change following their previous league-winning campaign.
Iraola is now tasked with rebuilding a squad that must adapt to the recent departure of Egyptian icon Mohamed Salah.
Bayern circle teenage sensation
German giants Bayern Munich have identified 17-year-old Ngumoha as an ideal addition to their forward line.
The Bundesliga champions are reportedly monitoring the highly-rated attacker following his breakout season in England.
The academy graduate became the youngest-ever league goalscorer for the Reds when he netted against Fulham in April.
However, the sought-after prospect has previously expressed deep affection for his current employers.
“Liverpool, for me, is the biggest club in the world.”
“To start so young and the manager having belief in me and all the players, it’s great. So, I’ve got to keep working hard and keep pushing on and just go again.”
Search for Salah’s successor
Replacing their departed top scorer remains a primary objective for the newly appointed coaching staff.
While Yan Diomande was initially considered a leading candidate, attention has now shifted towards Sporting CP winger Trincao.
Reports in Portugal suggest the Premier League side are moving closest to securing the 26-year-old’s signature.
Acquiring the former Wolverhampton Wanderers loanee would require triggering a hefty £50m release clause.
The Portuguese international has flourished since returning to his homeland, registering 47 goals and 51 assists across 208 matches for the Lisbon-based club.