Liverpool Weigh £70m Deal for Injured Brighton Star Minteh
Liverpool are weighing up a final £70m offer to sign Yankuba Minteh from Brighton. Brighton have already turned down previous bids of £50m and £60m from the Merseyside club. The South Coast side is holding firm on its £70m valuation for the attacker.
At 22 years old, the Gambia international operates primarily as a wide attacking player.
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clubReplacing Salah: How Minteh Fits Liverpool’s Right Flank
Liverpool target Minteh to provide a specific option on the right side of their attack. The left-footed winger cuts inside onto his stronger foot and relies on direct running and raw pace to stretch opposing defences. The club views his profile as a direct long-term solution on the right flank following Mohamed Salah’s departure.
October Return Dates Challenge Brighton and Liverpool Squad Depth
The transfer carries immediate availability issues because Minteh is currently sidelined with an injury. He requires two to three months of recovery time and will not return to full match fitness until around October 2026. Liverpool would have to absorb his rehabilitation period before relying on him in matchday squads.
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club£70m Price Tag Tests Liverpool’s Transfer Strategy
Matching Brighton‘s £70m valuation requires a heavy financial commitment for a player currently unable to feature on the pitch. Liverpool raised their interest after seeing their initial £50m and £60m bids rejected by the Seagulls. Paying the full valuation secures a primary long-term target, but forces Liverpool to spend top money upfront during an active recovery timeline.
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