Max Dowman sends message to Rio Ngumoha after Liverpool offer reveal
Max Dowman has shown support for Liverpool starlet Rio Ngumoha amid rumours of interest in his services from Arsenal.
The Gunners have registered their interest in Ngumoha following his breakthrough over the last 12 months at Liverpool.
He has emerged as one of the brightest young attacking prospects in the world, making 29 appearances for the club last season.
Andoni Iraola has championed the 18-year-old even further at the start of this campaign, with three starts in their seven competitive outings so far.
Ngumoha has also made waves on the international scene and was given his competitive England debut by Thomas Tuchel on Tuesday night.
The teen starlet stepped off the bench to help the Three Lions close out a 2-0 win against Czechia in the Nations League.
Max Dowman replies to Rio Ngumoha as Arsenal links persist
Sources have revealed to Football Insider that Liverpool are working hard to offer Ngumoha a new contract and get an agreement in place in the face of serious interest from Arsenal.
There is some concern that Mikel Arteta's willingness to utilise young stars could tempt the tricky winger to North London in the next year, with his current Reds deal set to expire in 2028.
Dowman is leading the way for Arsenal's next generation and has already picked up a Premier League winners' medal at 16-years-old.
He is close friends with Ngumoha, after they were teammates for several England youth teams, and is sure to want him to join Arsenal from Liverpool.
Dowman replied with three heart-eyes emojis to Ngumoha's latest Instagram post after his competitive England debut, fuelling rumours of a possible upcoming reunion.
How did Ngumoha perform against Czechia?
Tuchel saw fit to call on Ngumoha in the 70th minute shortly after Harry Kane had put England two ahead in Prague.
He replaced Arsenal star Bukayo Saka on the right wing and looked to create every time he was on the ball in the final third.
Ngumoha took 16 touches, made eight accurate passes and took one shot that was blocked before it reached the penalty area.
His three crosses did not find a Three Lions teammate, but he also made one tackle while tracking back, won two of three ground duels and drew a foul.