Liverpool have £50m bid rejected for Brighton's Minteh
August 20, 2026 19:06
Liverpool had a £50m offer for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh turned down by the Seagulls. The club remains active in the market for wide attacking players as it seeks cover after Mohamed Salah's exit.
Minteh is a 22‑year‑old Gambian who has contributed 10 goals and nine assists in 73 appearances for Brighton. He joined Brighton from Newcastle in 2024 for £30m and is currently recovering from a leg injury suffered in a friendly against Roma earlier this month.
KEY CONTEXT
- Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has made strengthening wide attacking options a transfer priority following Salah's departure.
- The Reds have already added Victor Munoz from Osasuna for £34m; Munoz can operate on the wing or centrally.
- Paris St‑Germain forward Bradley Barcola is another target for Liverpool, but there is a sizeable valuation gap between the clubs: PSG are seeking roughly £145m while Liverpool are more comfortable nearer £100m. Barcola is reported to be open to a move, but talks are not close.
WHY IT MATTERS
- Brighton’s rejection signals they value Minteh significantly above the £50m approach, affecting Liverpool’s plans if they hoped to land him at that price.
- Minteh’s current injury status is relevant to any transfer timetable and his immediate availability for a new club.
- The wide‑player market remains constrained: Liverpool have already spent on Munoz but still face steep asking prices for other targets such as Barcola, which could shape how many and which attacking reinforcements they secure.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- Whether Liverpool will return with an improved offer for Minteh or target alternative wide players.
- Progress on Minteh’s recovery from his leg injury and whether that influences Brighton’s negotiating stance.
- Any movement in talks over Barcola: whether the valuation gap between PSG and Liverpool narrows and if PSG’s asking price becomes more negotiable.
- Additional moves Liverpool might make to address the wide‑attacking positions before the window closes.
KEY FACTS
- Liverpool had a £50m bid for Yankuba Minteh rejected by Brighton.
- Minteh (22) has 10 goals and nine assists in 73 Brighton appearances.
- He joined Brighton from Newcastle for £30m in 2024.
- Minteh is recovering from a leg injury sustained in a friendly against Roma earlier this month.
- Liverpool signed Victor Munoz from Osasuna for £34m earlier this summer.
- PSG want about £145m for Bradley Barcola; Liverpool prefer a fee closer to £100m, and Barcola is said to be open to a move.