๐จโ The deal between FC Bayern and Rio Ngumoha already collapsed yesterday (despite a verbal agreement) because it was clear behind the scenes that Liverpool would NOT sell the player.
However, there were phone calls, meetings and direct talks between Vincent Kompany/Ngumoha. As also reported by @David_Ornstein, Ngumoha became Bayernโs primary target once the Anthony Gordon deal began to collapse. #LFC
Bayern are now focused on two transfers: Nathaniel Brown and Ismael Saibari. If both deals go through, itโs very likely that NO additional left winger will be signed, as both players are capable of playing in that position. @SkySportDE ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐ณ๐ฌ
Bayern were very close to securing the signing of Kennet Eichhorn. The club flew him in to Munich especially before the Champions League semi-final against PSG. There was a meeting at the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, and they fought hard to get him. They explained to him why they absolutely wanted him; Vincent Kompany is said to have spoken with Eichhorn for hours. Max Eberl had arranged everything together with Christoph Freund and Kompany; they were determined to sign him
However, once the supervisory board heard of the cost of the deal, including the signing fee, they vetoed the transfer. Max Eberl would have liked to spend the money on Eichhorn anyway. From the agents' perspective, Eichhorn has a market value of โฌ20m, so they see the signing fee as fair (value of the release clause plus signing fee to match the player's value). The supervisory board decided that โฌ10-11m as a signing fee was too much and said: 'No. We're out'
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๐จ Liverpool stance on Rio Ngumoha, not just today but for months: untouchable. ๐
Seen as crucial part of the project and no chance for his exit, #LFC view is clear. ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
Bayern had reached a full verbal agreement with Rio Ngumoha and his camp on Tuesday, 26 May. Negotiations have been taking place for weeks. However, the deal fell through yesterday *for the time being*. It remains to be seen whether club-to-club agreements can be reached for Brown/Saibari.
Vincent Kompany approved the Ngumoha deal after personal talks with the player [@Plettigoal]
๐จ EXCL: Bayern Munich exploring move to sign Rio Ngumoha. 17yo Liverpool winger primary #FCBayern target for left side & aware of pursuit. No contact yet between clubs. #LFC insist not for sale + plan to strengthen attack rather than weaken @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/mYbWdds6Ip
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๐จ Liverpool make contact with RB Leipzig as Yan Diomande pursuit steps up. #LFC currently in strongest position on player side if 19yo winger moves - #RBLeipzig determined not to sell. #PSG interest remains firm but less advanced at present @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/dt64tbgGNo
@fxckpgmol You think Arsenal are that special do you? 85 points last season and 75 points the season before? No where near the standards of a Klopp and Pep side that would go back to back 90 points. The drop off this season will be beautiful to witness.