Liverpool embroiled in a legal dispute with Chelsea, as the club braces for significant financial expenditure, according to reports.

In a thrilling turn of events, Rio Ngumoha scored a stoppage time winner against Newcastle United for Liverpool, clinching another late victory for the Reds. This goal has, however, sparked speculation about Ngumoha's transfer from Chelsea, a club he left last year to join Liverpool.

Ngumoha, who was one of English football's best up-and-coming prospects at the time of his Liverpool signing, has been quickly integrated into first-team matters by Anfield boss Arne Slot. His impressive goal-scoring form continues, with the youngster netting a similarly impressive goal for Liverpool against Athletic Club during pre-season.

The fee for Ngumoha's transfer between Liverpool and Chelsea is yet to be agreed, according to The Telegraph. This could potentially cost Liverpool a record tribunal fee, much like the £4.3 million they paid Fulham for Harvey Elliott's services. A similar fee might be expected for Ngumoha's services, due to the tribunal system for training compensation.

Training compensation is owed to the club that has trained and developed a player through his younger years if he changes teams before turning 17. In this case, Chelsea could be due a fee for Ngumoha, who joined their pre-academy setup as a small child.

Chelsea's Shumaira Mheuka joined the Cobham academy setup for an initial £1m from Brighton and Hove Albion, with potential add-ons that could raise the fee to £4.25m. This underscores the potential financial implications of such transfers.

The investigation of the training compensation amount for Ngumoha, if no agreement is reached between Liverpool and Chelsea, is overseen by a Premier League panel. The outcome of this investigation could have significant financial implications for both clubs.

Ngumoha is expected to sign a professional contract with Liverpool next week, further solidifying his place at the club. As the situation unfolds, fans and pundits alike will be eagerly watching to see how this transfer saga unfolds.

Liverpool embroiled in a legal dispute with Chelsea, as the club braces for significant financial expenditure, according to reports.