Bayern Munich are said to have maintained their interest in Liverpool youngster Rio Ngumoha after exploring a move for him last summer.

Liverpool youngster Rio Ngumoha was one of the options Bayern Munich explored last summer as the German champions searched for a new winger.

According to multiple reports, Bayern were ready to splurge around €70 million on the 18-year-old, but the move ultimately didn't materialise due to Liverpool's reluctance to sell, with the German champions instead going on to sign Ismael Saibari from PSV.

In quotes published on his CfBayern Insider website, Bild's head of football Christian Falk has now shed further light on Bayern's interest in Ngumoha, claiming that the Bavarians remain in contact with the youngster's camp.

“There were talks, his brother talked with FC Bayern, but it was a difficult situation for Bayern Munich. It was not clear if Liverpool would sell him or not. The price wouldn’t have been extremely high. So, you see, the club’s decision-makers feel he’d be a great option for Bayern Munich, which is why Ngumoha is still on Bayern’s shortlist," Falk said.

“In the end, they had to decide for Ismael Saibari. Rio would have been complicated, so they just looked to seal the comparatively easier transfer of the two. Bayern are still in talks with Ngumoha’s camp, however, and he could be an option for the summer.”

The young winger has made 14 appearances for Liverpool in all competitions this season, providing two assists.