Sports · 20 August 2026

Liverpool's £50m offer for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh rejected

Liverpool's initial £50m offer for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh has been turned down by the Seagulls. The 22-year-old Gambia international joined Brighton from Newcastle in 2024 for £30m, having scored 10 goals in 73 appearances. Liverpool are looking to strengthen their wide attacking options after Mohamed Salah's departure.

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 August 2026 at 19:15

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