Liverpool's £60m chase for a new winger hits Brighton roadblock

David Ornstein Liverpool have submitted a £60m bid to sign Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh, aiming to replace Mohamed Salah on the right flank. The Merseyside club are actively seeking a new winger in the summer market as they look to refresh their attack.

Liverpool initially offered £50 million for Minteh, then increased the sum to around £60 million, £70 million for the 22‑year‑old.

£60m bid rejected by Brighton

Salah’s future remains uncertain, leaving a void on the right side of Liverpool’s attack. Finding a replacement for Mohamed Salah on the right‑hand side is a priority for the Merseyside club.

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The club have already secured Victor Munoz from Osasuna, but remain keen on adding another winger. Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye are also linked with a possible move to Anfield.

Brighton’s firm stance means Liverpool may need to improve their offer further or explore alternative options. The summer transfer window remains open, leaving the final outcome undecided.

Andoni Iraola via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff reported the bid, with the story published by GiveMeSport. Matt Smith, a Premier League writer for GIVEMESPORT who joined the outlet in March 2023, contributed the details; the Everton‑supporting journalist has previously worked for CaughtOffside and also writes for Squakwa, FotMob and WhoScored. Us readers can follow the story Here, and Give the Reds a new Winger as the club hopes the deal will Sign a fresh attacking spark.