Liverpool have had a £50m bid rejected by Brighton for winger Yankuba Minteh. The 22-year-old Gambia international has established himself as a key figure for the Seagulls, recording 10 goals and nine assists across 73 appearances. Minteh, who joined Brighton from Newcastle for £30m in 2024, primarily operates on the right wing but is currently sidelined while recovering from a leg injury sustained during a friendly match against Roma earlier this month.
Transfer Strategy and Alternatives
Reds manager Andoni Iraola has made strengthening wide attacking options a priority for the remainder of the transfer window following the departure of Mohamed Salah. While the club continues to evaluate various market possibilities, they have already secured Victor Munoz from Osasuna for £34m this summer; the versatile forward is capable of playing on the wing or through the middle.
The Barcola Valuation Gap
- Paris St-Germain’s Bradley Barcola remains a primary target for Liverpool, with the 23-year-old France international reportedly open to a move to Anfield.
- Negotiations remain stalled due to a significant valuation gap; PSG are holding out for a fee in the region of £145m.
- Liverpool are currently more willing to strike a deal closer to the £100m mark, leaving the two clubs far apart in their current assessments of the player.
