Although Ngumoha’s switch to Liverpool passed the Premier League’s five-step approval process, and he left at the expiration of his contract, Chelsea are still entitled to receive a fee.

Rio Ngumoha was Liverpool ’s hero thanks to his late winner against Newcastle on Monday night and John Terry has compared his thrilling style of play to two of his former Chelsea teammates. At just 16 years old, the forward came off the bench late in the game at St James’ Park and produced an injury time strike which saw the Reds win 3-2.

The Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha is at the centre of a bitter legal dispute between the Premier League champions and his former club Chelsea.