Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationCaughtOffsideUnverified source· 26 Aug 2026
Liverpool balk at Brighton's £80m Minteh price tag
Liverpool's pursuit of Yankuba Minteh hits a wall as Brighton demand £80 million for the injured winger.
Y. Minteh
player
Player
Yankuba Minteh
Current club
Brighton
Linked club
Liverpool
Reported fee
£80 million
What happened. Brighton have informed Liverpool they want £80 million for Yankuba Minteh, and Liverpool are not expected to make another bid.
- Minteh is currently injured.
- Liverpool have already made two attempts to sign the 22-year-old.
- Liverpool are seeking a right-sided attacker after Mohamed Salah's departure.
Liverpool's interest may cool unless Brighton lower their demands, leaving the transfer uncertain.
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