Liverpool close in on Minteh as talks progress

Liverpool's pursuit of Yankuba Minteh heats up after two bids rejected.

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What happened. Liverpool have had offers of £50 million and £60 million rejected for Brighton attacker Yankuba Minteh, who is 22 years old. Brighton are holding out for a fee of £70 million, and Liverpool are now in talks with the Premier League club.

• Liverpool's initial bids of £50m and £60m were rejected.
• Brighton want £70 million for the 22-year-old.
• Negotiations are progressing between the clubs.

Liverpool are closing in on a deal for Minteh this summer.

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