Liverpool are weighing an increased offer for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh after having two bids rejected, according to recent transfer developments.
Yankuba Minteh Transfer Valuation and Ongoing Talks
According to Ben Jacobs, fresh talks are taking place between Liverpool and Brighton regarding Yankuba Minteh. The Merseyside club has already seen two offers—valued at £50million and £60million—knocked back by Brighton. Reports indicate it will likely take a bid north of £70million to secure the Gambian international.
This steep valuation arrives as Liverpool look for long-term attacking depth. However, paying £70million for a player with 17 Premier League goal contributions presents a significant financial gamble for a club seeking to bolster its frontline options.
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Why Liverpool Dropped the Ibrahim Mbaye Pursuit
“For Ibrahim Mbaye, appreciated, yes, talks, yes, but other clubs could jump on the opportunity because Liverpool at the moment considered Paris Saint-Germain’s price too high,” Romano stated. Multiple outlets report that PSG’s asking price starts around £60m (€70million), pricing several interested suitors out of a deal.
Midfield Strategy Shifts After Overlooking Elite Targets
With Curtis Jones heading to Inter Milan, Liverpool initially evaluated several midfield options to maintain depth. TEAMtalk insider Graeme Bailey confirmed that manager Andoni Iraola looked at the situations surrounding Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali, and Bruno Guimaraes earlier in the window.
The club also assessed young talents like Adam Wharton, Alex Scott, and Lamine Camara.
The Rise of Trey Nyoni
Ultimately, external midfield recruitment was deemed unnecessary due to the rapid development of academy prospect Trey Nyoni. Bailey noted that Nyoni has thoroughly impressed the coaching staff during pre-season.
“Then in comes Nyoni and he has blown Iraola away, they firmly believe he is first-team ready and can compete with the likes of Szoboszlai, Gravenberch and Mac Allister – they really see that as a midfield four and they even have Endo still around,” Bailey explained.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much will Yankuba Minteh cost Liverpool?
Brighton have rejected bids of £50million and £60million, with reports suggesting a fee north of £70million will be required to complete a transfer.
Why did Liverpool pass on signing a new midfielder?
According to club insights, manager Andoni Iraola decided against pursuing external targets like Adam Wharton or Sandro Tonali because young prospect Trey Nyoni proved ready for first-team competition alongside Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, and Alexis Mac Allister.
What is the status of the Ibrahim Mbaye pursuit?
Liverpool abandoned their pursuit of the PSG forward because they considered the French club’s £60m (€70million) asking price too high.
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