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Liverpool and Brighton face deadlock over £80M Yankuba Minteh deal

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Liverpool and Brighton face deadlock over £80M Yankuba Minteh deal
Summary

Liverpool and Brighton are reportedly at an impasse regarding winger Yankuba Minteh, with Brighton demanding £80M. Liverpool, in urgent need of wingers due to previous departures, rejected earlier bids of £50M and £60M. Minteh, currently injured, contributed three goals and four assists last season. The summer transfer window closes on September 1, adding urgency to negotiations. Liverpool's sporting director Richard Hughes is under pressure as he seeks reinforcements before the deadline.

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  • •Brighton rejects Liverpool's bids of £50M and £60M for Minteh.
  • •Liverpool's Hughes faces scrutiny after failing to replace key players.
  • •Minteh recorded a goal involvement every 350 minutes last season.
  • •Liverpool's need for wingers has escalated with the transfer window closing soon.
  • •Brighton is firm on their valuation of £80M for Minteh.
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  • 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool and Brighton Reportedly Hit £80M Yankuba Minteh Impasse
What they're saying
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Brighton want £80M for Minteh, who had a goal involvement every 350 minutes last season.

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