Liverpool ends pursuit of Brighton's Yankuba Minteh amid price disagreement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 11:51 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Liverpool has reportedly decided against pursuing a deal for Brighton's Yankuba Minteh after submitting two unsuccessful bids. Reports indicate that Brighton is demanding £80 million, a figure Liverpool finds excessive. The Reds are now shifting focus to other options for right-wing reinforcements. This comes amid ongoing difficulties in securing their top transfer targets this summer, including Bradley Barcola. Liverpool must act quickly as the transfer window progresses and time runs out for new signings.
- •Liverpool walked away after two failed bids for Yankuba Minteh.
- •Brighton demands £80 million for the player, which Liverpool rejects.
- •Liverpool seeks other right-wing options amid ongoing transfer window pressure.
- •Minteh has Premier League experience, having played 73 matches for Brighton.
- 11:51 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool Walk Away From A Deal For Brighton's Yankuba Minteh, As Asking Price Revealed
"Following two unsuccessful bids from Liverpool for Yankuba Minteh, the Reds have reportedly decided to walk away from the deal and are set to turn their attentions to different options as their hunt for a right winger continues.
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