Liverpool's £50m Bid for Minteh Rejected by Brighton
Liverpool's £50m bid for winger Yankuba Minteh has been rejected by Brighton, according to reports.
The 22-year-old Gambia international has been a key player for the Seagulls, scoring 10 goals and providing nine assists in 73 appearances. He joined Brighton from Newcastle for £30m in 2024 and plays primarily on the right wing.
Minteh is currently recovering from a leg injury sustained in a friendly against Roma earlier this month. The injury may have been a factor in Brighton's decision to reject Liverpool's bid.
Liverpool are looking to strengthen their wide attacking options after the departure of Mohamed Salah. They signed Victor Munoz from Osasuna for £34m earlier this summer, who can play as a winger or through the middle.
Paris St-Germain's Bradley Barcola remains a priority for Liverpool, but the sides are too far apart on their valuation of the 23-year-old France winger. PSG are holding out for a fee in the region of £145m, while Liverpool would be more willing to strike a deal closer to the £100m mark.
The rejection of Liverpool's bid for Minteh is a significant setback for the Reds as they look to bolster their attacking options. With the transfer window still open, it remains to be seen whether Liverpool will be able to secure a deal for another target.
Liverpool will continue to look at a number of possibilities to test the market, and it is likely that they will return with another bid for Minteh in the coming days. The question is whether Brighton will be willing to reconsider their decision.
The Premier League transfer window is a complex and often unpredictable process, with clubs frequently making last-minute moves to strengthen their squads. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops in the coming days.
Source: BBC Sports
