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Brighton rejects £50m Liverpool bid for injured Yankuba Minteh

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Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Brighton rejects £50m Liverpool bid for injured Yankuba Minteh
Summary

Brighton & Hove Albion has turned down an opening £50 million bid from Liverpool for Yankuba Minteh. The winger, who will be sidelined for around eight weeks due to injury, was among several options Liverpool considered following the departure of Mo Salah. Brighton's refusal highlights the current market dynamics, as other potential targets remain problematic due to high asking prices. The situation underscores the challenges both clubs face in the transfer window.

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Status Watch
  • •Brighton rejects Liverpool's initial £50m offer for Yankuba Minteh.
  • •Minteh will be unavailable for about eight weeks due to injury.
  • •Liverpool is exploring multiple player options in the transfer market.
  • •Mo Salah's exit has prompted Liverpool to seek reinforcements.
  • •Other potential targets like PSG’s Ibrahim Mbaye are facing price challenges.
Latest Updates
  • 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool discover Yankuba Minteh price after Brighton reject two bids for winger
  • 6:37 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool offer Brighton an extra £10m for Yankuba Minteh
  • 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Brighton reject second Liverpool bid for Yankuba Minteh
  • 5:25 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool have Yankuba Minteh bid turned down by Brighton
  • 6:26 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool see bid for Yankuba Minteh rejected by Brighton
  • 6:25 PMESPN Soccer — Sources: Brighton reject $68M Liverpool Minteh bid
  • 5:24 PMYahoo Sports — Brighton rejects Liverpool's $68M Yankuba Minteh bid as winger search continues
  • 4:59 PMThe Guardian Sport — Liverpool see £50m bid for Yankuba Minteh rejected by Brighton
What they're saying
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Minteh targeted as replacement for Mohamed Salah Winger sidelined after recovering from leg surgery Liverpool have had a £50m bid for Yankuba Minteh rejected by Brighton. The club are looking to add two wide forwards to Andoni Iraola’s squad before the transfer deadline with their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola ongoing. Liverpool’s short-list of targets also includes former Minteh but Brighton, who have lost Danny Welbeck to Chelsea and have Kaoru Mitoma out injured, have rebuffed the approach for the 22-year-old. Minteh has scored nine goals in 66 Premier League appearances since joining Brighton from Newcastle for £30m two years ago and is reportedly open to becoming a Liverpool player. He is currently recovering from surgery having suffered a leg injury in a pre-season friendly against Roma earlier this month and could be sidelined for another eight weeks. It remains to be seen whether Liverpool increase their offer for the Gambia international. Continue reading...

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Liverpool had an initial big-money bid for Gambian winger Yankuba Minteh turned down by Brighton & Hove Albion.According to The Athletic, the Reds sent a shock £50 million bid for the talented winger...

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Brighton & Hove Albion have rejected an opening Liverpool bid of £50m for Yankuba Minteh.The Athletic reports that the Seagulls star is one of several options the Reds are looking at in the current w...

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