Arsenal are monitoring Liverpool forward Rio Ngumoha as they draw up transfer plans for 2027, according to journalist Alan Nixon.
The Gunners sold both of their first-choice left wingers, Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard, during the recently concluded transfer window, leaving a clear gap in the squad.
Arsenal brought in Christos Tzolis as the primary replacement on the left flank, though the attacker is still considered relatively inexperienced at the highest level despite a promising start.
Mikel Arteta is understood to be keen on strengthening the position further, with the club already identifying Ngumoha as a target for the upcoming January or summer windows in 2027.
Liverpool’s 18-year-old forward has attracted genuine interest from Arsenal, with the north London club keeping close tabs on his situation and playing time at Anfield.
Ngumoha’s chances of regular football at Liverpool have been complicated by the arrivals of Bradley Barcola and Victor Munoz, alongside Cody Gakpo’s solid early-season form.
Arsenal’s belief is that if Ngumoha finds himself playing sporadically for the Reds, a move to the Emirates Stadium could become an attractive and realistic proposition for the teenager.
Valued at £26 million on Transfermarkt, Ngumoha represents a relatively affordable option given his enormous potential and the calibre of club that would be pursuing him.
The teenager is regarded as an outstanding dribbler with a low centre of gravity, capable of dancing past multiple defenders and creating chances in the final third of the pitch.
Beyond his technical qualities on the ball, Ngumoha is also praised for his intelligent movement into the box and his tireless work rate without possession, attributes Arteta particularly values in his forwards.
Liverpool will not give up their prized young asset without a fight, and how manager Andoni Iraola handles Ngumoha’s involvement this season could prove decisive in determining his long-term future at Anfield.
Arsenal will continue monitoring the situation closely, ready to pounce if Liverpool’s squad depth begins to limit the teenage attacker’s opportunities over the coming months.