Overview

• A Premier League‑appointed tribunal convened last year has yet to set the compensation Liverpool must pay Chelsea for signing Ngumoha as a minor.
• The 16-year-old became Liverpool’s youngest-ever Premier League goal scorer with a 100th-minute winner on his debut at Newcastle, reported as the fourth youngest in league history.
• Reporting indicates Chelsea are pressing for a larger payment on the basis of his rapid first-team impact, which can be considered under FA guidance.
• Liverpool fast-tracked Ngumoha after his September move, integrating him into senior training, handing him a first start in January, and leaning on him following standout pre-season displays.
• Ngumoha turns 17 on Friday and is eligible to sign his first professional contract, having been on a scholarship reported at £1,200 per month, with the Harvey Elliott case frequently cited as a valuation comparator.