Liverpool keep Minteh hopeful as United linger on transfer doors

Liverpool, currently sixth in the EPL, entered the summer window needing a right‑wing replacement after Mohamed Salah’s departure, and have kept their pursuit of Brighton’s 22‑year‑old left‑footer Yankuba Minteh alive despite Manchester United’s reported interest. The club view the 22‑year‑old as a potential long‑term solution on the flank.

In the same window Liverpool set out to sign three new wingers. Bradley Barcola and Victor Munoz arrived, both naturally left‑siders, while Mohamed Salah left and exit possibilities for Cody Gakpo and Federico Chiesa were widely discussed. The latest News and Squad Stats confirm Liverpool sit sixth in the EPL.

Bids for Minteh and Sarr

For the right‑flank vacancy the Reds tabled offers for Ismaila Sarr and Yankuba Minteh. Brighton rejected bids of £50m and then £60m, raising their asking price to £80m. Liverpool eventually called off both pursuits and also abandoned Cody Gakpo’s £85m move to Manchester City.

Continued interest and obstacles

It was reported that Minteh had agreed personal terms with Liverpool and still wants the switch, Minteh’s injury‑hit situation hampers his progress, and the BBC noted Brighton’s price fell to £70m after the window closed. Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler gave Minteh the green light to join Liverpool in the January window, saying the player could fulfil his dream then.

Bitter blow for Liverpool as Gakpo is out with an ankle injury

Gakpo remains at Liverpool, rediscovering form, which may leave the club without an immediate need for Minteh. Manager Andoni Iraola can also call upon Barcola, Munoz, Rio Ngumoha, Chiesa and new signing Lewis Koumas for the wide positions.

If the Reds decide against Minteh, Fallaboweh believes the 22‑year‑old will likely join another Premier League side, with Manchester United name‑checked as a possible destination. He warned United can come banging on the doors, and that association with Liverpool raises the player’s profile for other big European clubs.

Recent squad chatter also linked LIVERPOOL with a potential Real Madrid maestro, though no concrete move has materialised. The club will monitor Minteh’s fitness and United’s interest as the January window approaches.