Brighton rejected Liverpool's initial offer for Yankuba Minteh!

It appears that Liverpool will have to pay more than £50 million to secure the player's services.

Europe 20 August 2026 at 14:24

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Brighton rejected Liverpool's initial offer for Yankuba Minteh!

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Reports from sources close to Liverpool FC indicate that the Reds made a €50 million bid to sign Brighton & Hove Albion star Yankuba Minteh. However, it appears that Liverpool's latest offer was rejected by the Seagulls, as reported by Goal.

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Brighton reject Liverpool's initial offer for Yankuba Minteh

According to The Athletic, Brighton have sent a clear message to Liverpool rejecting their offer for the 21-year-old star. Minteh is considered one of the Premier League's brightest prospects, possessing both impressive technical abilities and a commanding presence. He made 36 appearances last season, scoring three goals and providing four assists in every match he played.

The young Gambian is now resting after suffering an injury in the friendly match that his team Brighton played against Roma, which ended in a 3-0 victory for them. The injury progressed to the point that he needed surgery, which he has already undergone, and he is expected to be out of action for at least two months.

🚨💣 Liverpool have had a £50M bid for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh REJECTED. 🔴

The Reds see the 22-year-old as a key target to strengthen their attack following Mohamed Salah’s departure.

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Liverpool are looking for Salah's successor

Mohamed Salah is gone. Trabzonspor is his new home, and Liverpool are left piecing together the fragments of their once-feared attack. Victor Munoz has arrived from Osasuna, but he is just the beginning—not the end—of the rebuild. Enter Yankuba Minteh.

The Brighton winger has caught Liverpool's eye, and it is easy to understand why. Across 66 Premier League appearances, he has racked up nine goals and eight assists, quietly establishing himself as a consistent contributor.

What makes him particularly attractive, however, is his ability to adapt. Minteh prefers the right wing, but he has become Brighton's go-to option on the left when Kaoru Mitoma is unavailable. For a Liverpool side in transition, that kind of dual-threat versatility is more than a luxury—it is a necessity.