Liverpool see £50m bid for Yankuba Minteh rejected by Brighton
Liverpool have submitted a formal £50m bid for Brighton's Gambian winger Yankuba Minteh, which has been rejected by the Seagulls. Brighton reportedly value the 21-year-old higher and are unwilling to sell at the current offer. Minteh, who impressed during a loan spell at Newcastle in 2024 before joining Brighton, has emerged as a target for Liverpool as they look to strengthen their attacking options. The rejection suggests Brighton are either pushing for improved terms or are not open to selling the player at this stage of the window.
Read the full story at theguardian.comLiverpool's failed approach for Yankuba Minteh signals their intent to add pace and directness to the frontline, but Brighton's rejection underscores the inflated market for young, proven Premier League wingers. Minteh's development since his breakout loan at Newcastle has clearly caught the eye of top-six suitors, and Brighton's firm stance suggests they see him as central to their project rather than a sellable asset. If Liverpool return with an improved offer, the saga could dominate the remainder of the window — and the fee required to land Minteh will likely set a benchmark for similar wide-forward targets.
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