Liverpool are reportedly expected to make a bid for Yankuba Minteh before the deadline to reach an agreement with Brighton for a reported fee of £80m. On the Anfield Index YouTube channel, journalist Dave Davis stated that if the transfer happens, it will be an overpayment. Davis also said that Brighton have already rejected two offers and are in a strong negotiating position. Journalist David Lynch explained that any fee spent on the 22-year-old would be an investment with potential resale value. Minteh is currently injured and expected to be unable to play for another month, but Lynch stated that this should not affect Liverpool’s decision on signing him. Minteh's manager, Fabian Hurzeler, has personally appealed to the player, as he fears Minteh could leave for Liverpool before the transfer window closes.

Liverpool wanted Yankubah Minteh from Brighton as a replacement for Cody Gakpo, but Liverpool was not willing to meet the price tag set by Brighton.

Team Talk reports that Liverpool are holding parallel negotiations over Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh and are assessing their next offers on both deals.

Alex Crook of talkSPORT reported that talks for Yankuba Minteh to join Liverpool have not ceased, and that the club prefers Ismaïla Sarr.

According to Gambian journalist Foday Manneh, Liverpool's pursuit of Yankuba Minteh has not completely ended. The journalist reports that Liverpool held new internal discussions in the last 24 hours regarding a third bid after experiencing difficulty in finding other suitable options. Manneh added that head coach Andoni Iraola has informed the recruitment team that he wants a player like Minteh, with both defensive and attacking qualities. The journalist also suggested that Brighton’s price might be reduced if they secure a replacement soon, which could result in the deal being reactivated.

Liverpool were considering a £65-70m bid for Yankuba Minteh before learning of Brighton’s £80m valuation. If Brighton reduces their asking price to £70m or below, the chances of the 22-year-old joining Liverpool will increase significantly. David Lynch stated that Liverpool have made their most significant effort so far to sign Yankuba Minteh. Lynch added that it would not be completely surprising if they made another attempt to sign him and tried to find a compromise with Brighton.

Fabian Hurzeler has suggested Liverpool could still sign Yankuba Minteh amid claims Brighton's £80m valuation had led to Liverpool cooling their interest. Liverpool started negotiating with Brighton for Minteh, but two bids were rejected, with the second being for over £60m. Brighton demanded £80m for the player. Hurzeler said he tries to convince Minteh to stay but is unable to control everything. He also suggested Liverpool's efforts to sign Minteh are not yet over and that a compromise could still be reached.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool has withdrawn from talks with Brighton & Hove Albion for Yankuba Minteh because Brighton's demands were too high for Liverpool.

According to Fabrizio Romano, negotiations for Yankuba Minteh to move to Liverpool are not developing and have become inactive in the last 24 hours.

According to @alex_crook, Brighton have informed Liverpool that they want £80m for Yankuba Minteh. Liverpool are not currently willing to meet this price and are not expected to return with a third bid unless the valuation drops. A previous £60m bid from Liverpool was viewed as competitive but was rejected by Brighton.

Talks between Liverpool and Brighton concerning Yankuba Minteh have encountered a significant issue, and Brighton's confidence that they will keep the player this summer is increasing. According to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, an agreement is not close. Liverpool were still in talks over a deal as of Tuesday morning. Plettenberg also stated that Yankuba Minteh is currently injured and is not expected to return to full match fitness for two to three months.

Liverpool have had bids of £50m and £60m for Yankuba Minteh rejected and have been informed that an offer of £70m will be successful. According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Liverpool held talks over the weekend and are deciding today whether to make a third bid. Brighton sources state that if Liverpool offers £70m, it will be accepted. Jacobs mentioned that Liverpool might first consider £65m, which was discussed at the weekend, and that if Liverpool bids one more time it will almost be a final bid, as they have other options such as Ibrahim Mbaye. Journalist Lewis Steele of the Daily Mail also stated that Liverpool are considering whether to make a third bid for the Brighton player.

Yankuba Minteh's absence from the Brighton squad was officially attributed to an injury. A proposed move to Liverpool was also cited as a contributing factor.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Yankuba Minteh has agreed personal terms with Liverpool. The Brighton & Hove Albion winger is currently unavailable due to a leg injury sustained during a pre-season friendly against AS Roma in early August. He is expected to return to full fitness shortly, and this is unlikely to prevent a possible move.

According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Yankuba Minteh is actively seeking to join Liverpool and has clearly communicated his desire to Brighton's management. Minteh and his entourage have indicated to the English club that they wish for the transfer to happen this summer. Brighton has rejected two offers from Liverpool as insufficient, with the latest estimated at 69 million euros. Liverpool is now preparing a third proposal which could be a deciding factor in the coming days. The club remains determined to sign Minteh. He is valued at 45 million euros on Transfermarkt, and is currently injured and expected to miss several weeks.

Ben Jacobs reported that new talks between Liverpool and Brighton for Yankuba Minteh are scheduled for later today. Contact is expected despite both sides having a game, while Liverpool considers whether to make a third bid.

Liverpool is in intensified discussions with Brighton for Yankuba Minteh and hopes to quickly reach an agreement. Brighton's demands are for an amount exceeding 80 million euros, according to Footy-Africa. Yankuba Minteh is waiting for the two clubs to make progress before he begins discussions about his future contract, and his representative, Bakary Bojang, is working with CAA Stellar for this operation. It is not expected that the player's personal terms will be a major issue once an agreement is reached between the clubs. Minteh has a contract with Brighton until June 2029 and his annual salary is 2,467,296 euros.

Brighton have already signed a replacement in Zadok Yohanna. At a press conference, Seagulls boss Hurzeler stated that it was clear to everyone that Yankuba Minteh might be on the move this summer during a busy transfer window.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool submitted a new offer of approximately 69 M€ for Yankuba Minteh, which was also refused by Brighton. Negotiations are ongoing between the two clubs. Minteh is not considered an alternative to Bradley Barcola, and the Paris Saint-Germain forward remains the priority for the English club.

Yankuba Minteh has informed his representatives and his club, Brighton, that he wants to move to Anfield this summer. According to Lewis Steele of the Daily Mail, writing on X, a deal could be completed for approximately £66m.

Sky News reporter Nicholas Bieber highlighted that a private aircraft was scheduled to depart from Brighton Airport to Liverpool, which led to speculation regarding Liverpool's pursuit of Brighton & Hove Albion winger Yankuba Minteh. Bieber clarified that there had not been a confirmation from Fabrizio Romano of the kind often signified by the phrase 'here we go', and suggested the flight is more likely related to agents or club officials holding talks. Brighton has rejected an initial £50 million proposal and a second bid from Liverpool for Minteh. Liverpool’s recruitment hierarchy believes an agreement can be reached before the transfer window closes.

Liverpool and Yankuba Minteh have a broad verbal agreement on contract terms, as the player has agreed to the project at Liverpool. Talks are continuing. According to @foday_manneh_, Brighton rejected a £60m bid today but talks continue.

An initial offer from Liverpool to Brighton for Yankuba Minteh was refused. A second proposal from the club for Minteh, amounting to 70 million euros, was also refused.

Lewis Steele and Simon Jones of the Daily Mail reported that Liverpool are expected to make an improved offer for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh after having a £50m bid rejected. The club turned its attention to the 22-year-old after considering Ibrahim Mbaye of Paris St Germain too expensive. The Gambian is out until October after undergoing surgery on his right leg. The Athletic’s Brighton expert, Andy Naylor, stated that Minteh's move to Liverpool will probably happen, as the offers of £50m and around £60m are not far from a sensible valuation. According to Andy Naylor, Liverpool are highly likely to succeed in their pursuit of Minteh.

It is reported that Brighton & Hove Albion rejected a €58.4 million offer for Yankuba Minteh, who is presented as a priority target for Liverpool. However, sources close to the Gambian international have denied these reports, describing them as being old news. It is still expected that Minteh will leave Brighton this summer. The Reds' name is regularly mentioned among the clubs monitoring his situation, although the player’s entourage has not confirmed any new concrete interest from the English club.

According to The Athletic, Yankuba Minteh has a right leg injury and is expected to be unavailable for approximately eight weeks. The former Newcastle player would be interested in a transfer to Anfield.

According to @AndyNaylorBHAFC, @JamesPearceLFC, and @TheAthleticFC, Liverpool made an offer in recent days for Yankuba Minteh, a 22-year-old Brighton & Hove Albion winger who is currently injured. The bid was worth £50m and was turned down.

According to David Lynch, Liverpool have a concrete interest in Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh. It is expected that Brighton will demand £70m for the 22-year-old.

According to 90min, Yankuba Minteh has been identified as a transfer target for Liverpool if they do not sign Barcola. It is reported that a fee for Minteh could be approximately £80 million.

Liverpool remain interested in signing Yankuba Minteh from Brighton. TEAMtalk understands that Liverpool could submit a concrete bid in the next two weeks. Liverpool are actively exploring options to strengthen their forward line after finding it difficult to sign primary targets like Yan Diomande. Brighton are determined to get a fee of approximately £70-80 million for Minteh. There is no bid yet, but a new approach for Minteh could be a key part of Liverpool's plans. Insiders indicate that action on a new winger is expected over the next fortnight.

According to journalist David Lynch, speaking on the Anfield Index YouTube show, Liverpool are interested in Yankuba Minteh. Lynch stated that he knows the club is interested in a trio of players, which includes Fernandez-Pardo, El Mala, and Minteh. The journalist described Minteh as probably a better profile fit because he is a left-footed player on the right-hand side with Premier League experience. Lynch also believes Minteh's output would increase if he moved to Anfield.

The Athletic claims that the Reds view Brighton's 21-year-old Yankuba Minteh as an alternative option to Diomande, with $52 million allocated for his purchase.

According to journalists Ben Jacobs and David Ornstein, Liverpool view Yankuba Minteh from Brighton as an alternative to Yan Diomande. Liverpool are actively working on alternatives as Leipzig are maintaining a firm position in negotiations over Diomande.

Team Talk reports that Liverpool's interest in Yankuba Minteh continues despite the sacking of Arne Slot, who had worked with the 21-year-old at Feyenoord. The same report mentions that Liverpool is expected to enter talks for the Brighton player if Diomande cannot be acquired.

It is expected that Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh will be one of the first players Liverpool will attempt to sign if the club decides Leipzig’s price is too high. A budget of approximately £40m has been allocated for the 21-year-old.

According to Ben Jacobs, Yankuba Minteh is listed by Liverpool as a potential alternative for Diomande, should he not arrive.

According to 90min, Liverpool are interested in the transfer of Yankuba Minteh. The report mentions that Liverpool have faced Minteh’s speed and direct approach this season. The player has previously played for Arne Slot, which is noted as an advantage if the coach retains his position. Minteh recorded 11 goals and five assists for Feyenoord during the 2023–24 campaign under Slot.

According to the Daily Mail, Liverpool are interested in Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh, who is considered an option due to his financial accessibility. Liverpool are seeking a replacement for Mohamed Salah, who will leave Anfield at the end of the season. Arne Slot is familiar with the player, as he previously managed Minteh at Feyenoord. Other profiles are being considered, but Liverpool prefer a less costly solution to anticipate the departure of their Egyptian winger.

According to Footy-Africa, Liverpool have recently re-established contact with the entourage of Yankuba Minteh, in whom the club has a long-standing interest. This renewed contact is part of a project to secure the future of Liverpool's attack, and there were initial approaches in October 2025. Discussions are currently at a preliminary stage, and no official offer has been made. The transfer fee could be set between 80 and 100 million euros, and the cost of the operation could slow down negotiations. The process may accelerate after the 2026 World Cup. Yankuba Minteh is evaluated at 40 million euros on Transfermarkt.

Yankuba Minteh is a rumoured target for Liverpool, but there is no confirmed concrete interest in the Brighton winger. The most recent resurgence of this rumoured move is linked to a piece by Fabrizio Romano about Liverpool's ability to sign Michael Olise. A story on TeamTalk cited a piece from Empire of the Kop suggesting the Brighton player would be a strong alternative. While certain sources have stated that Liverpool’s interest in Minteh came from Romano, this is not correct. There is nothing concrete regarding the transfer at this time.

Liverpool has reportedly made Yankuba Minteh a priority to reinforce its wide attacking positions next summer. The club's coach, Arne Slot, is very familiar with the profile of the Gambian international, having successfully managed him at Feyenoord. On his Here We Go podcast, Fabrizio Romano announced that this connection could be a significant factor and facilitate the 21-year-old player's integration into Liverpool's playing system as early as next season. Minteh is under contract until 2029, and Brighton is reluctant to sell him, potentially demanding between 70 to 80 million euros to release the winger. His annual income in England is 2,467,296 euros.

According to Empire of the Kop, Liverpool are considering Brighton's Yankuba Minteh as an option if they cannot sign Michael Olise. The same source suggests Minteh could join Liverpool, and that his chances of moving to Anfield will increase if Arne Slot stays in charge. While it has been previously suggested that Brighton would demand £100m for Minteh, Empire of the Kop expect him to be available for a sum of £60m.

Journalist Pete O’Rourke told Football Insider that Liverpool are planning a move for Yankuba Minteh as a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah. Liverpool view the Brighton winger as one of the most exciting players in the Premier League, and Arne Slot rates him highly after they worked together at Feyenoord. O’Rourke states that nothing is imminent for Minteh at this stage, but Liverpool could enter exploratory talks in the summer to try to arrange a deal. Brighton are expected to request £60-70m, which is up to €80m or $92m, before selling the player.

Liverpool is very interested in Brighton & Hove Albion winger Yankuba Minteh, according to Football Insider, which also estimates a potential transfer at around 82 million euros (70 million pounds sterling). Reportedly, the situation is linked to Liverpool's coach, Arne Slot, who knows Minteh from their time together at Feyenoord. Furthermore, coach Saintfiet commented that it is possible for Minteh to go to Liverpool.

According to Pete O’Rourke, Liverpool are interested in signing Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh. Liverpool are prepared to spend a significant amount on Minteh, who has gradually improved at Brighton since his £30m transfer from Newcastle in the summer of 2024.

Liverpool is monitoring Yankuba Minteh. The value of the Gambian winger is estimated at 35 million euros. In an interview with Africafoot, Tom Saintfiet, the Belgian coach of Mali and Minteh's former coach at Gambia, commented on the situation. Saintfiet said it is possible Minteh could join Liverpool, and mentioned that when a club like Liverpool decides to strengthen and shows interest in a player, there is a good chance they could sign him. He also noted that Minteh knows Arne Slot, the current Liverpool coach, from their time together at Feyenoord Rotterdam.

Liverpool have reportedly scouted Yankuba Minteh multiple times before the winter transfer window. The management of the English club considers the young forward a potential successor to Mohamed Salah. The Reds, who courted the Gambian international last summer, would be prepared to spend approximately 100 million euros for him.

Liverpool is reportedly showing interest in Yankuba Minteh as they consider the possibility of offloading Luis Diaz, who would then need to be replaced. Minteh has attracted attention from several top clubs, with Manchester United and Arsenal prepared to compete with Liverpool for the Brighton star's signature. The 20-year-old's standout performance in the Premier League, where he has scored ten goals and provided four assists this season, has made him highly sought after. With several top players from Brighton having moved to bigger clubs in recent years, it appears likely that Minteh could follow a similar trajectory. The competition for his transfer highlights his growing prominence, making him a key target for clubs aiming to bolster their attacking options this summer.