Premier League
Liverpool has had a formal offer of 50 million pounds (68.1 million dollars) rejected by Brighton for Yankuba Minteh, 22-year-old winger, on Thursday. A new request from Iraola for the Reds' offensive rotation.
As revealed by The Athletic, Anfield's board was looking to finalize the signing of the Gambian international this summer transfer window, although the selling club's financial demands exceed the initial proposed figure.
Yankuba Minteh's Performance and Liverpool's Offensive Plan
Minteh is under contract at Brighton until 2029, having joined in the summer of 2024 from Newcastle United for 30 million pounds. The 22-year-old forward has tallied 9 goals and 8 assists in 66 Premier League matches, mainly operating on the right wing but providing coverage on the left as well.
Liverpool's manager, Andoni Iraola, has prioritized strengthening the flanks following Mohamed Salah's departure, having previously signed Spanish player Víctor Muñoz. Despite Minteh being in a recovery phase after surgery on his right leg with an estimated two to three months of downtime, the player has expressed the desire to move to Anfield if agreements are reached.
Brighton's Demands regarding Offers for Key Players
Liverpool's offer rejection is based on Brighton's position of not undermining Fabian Hurzeler's formation after selling Danny Welbeck to Chelsea. The sporting management has brought in Promise David from Union Saint-Gilloise and winger Zadok Johanna for 21.8 million pounds from AIK as replacements but regards keeping Minteh as crucial.
Simultaneously, Brighton is negotiating with Manchester United for the transfer of Carlos Baleba, receiving a proposal of 60 million pounds with an additional 5 million in variables. The Seagulls' board demands higher figures to part with their assets before the transfer window closes.
Liverpool's executives will assess over the next 48 hours whether to submit a second financial proposal closer to Brighton's demands. If the offer doesn't surpass 50 million pounds, Liverpool will activate alternative options in their plans to bolster Iraola's attacking lineup before the market concludes.
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