- Liverpool have made contact over Yankuba Minteh
- Brighton value winger at around £65m amid growing interest
- Minteh seen as long-term attacking target under Arne Slot
Brighton & Hove Albion winger Yankuba Minteh has emerged as a summer transfer target for Liverpool, with reports claiming initial contact has already been made over a potential move.
According to journalist Matt Thielen of LFC Transfer Room, Liverpool have begun discussions with Minteh’s representatives as they explore attacking reinforcements ahead of the new season, with the 21-year-old identified as a possible option to strengthen Arne Slot’s forward line.
Minteh, who joined Brighton in 2024 in a deal worth around £33m, has quickly developed into one of the club’s most exciting wide players, combining pace, direct running and aggressive attacking intent from the right flank.
Why Liverpool are tracking Minteh
Brighton are expected to demand significantly more than they paid to sign him, with reports from Lewis Steele of the Daily Mail suggesting the club would want in the region of £65m to even consider a sale this summer.
Liverpool’s interest is understood to be driven by uncertainty around long-term squad planning in wide areas, with Minteh viewed as a high-upside option who fits the club’s recruitment profile under Slot, having previously worked with him during his Feyenoord development structure.
Minteh has been described as a fierce attacker in transition, with strong pace and ball-carrying ability that makes him a constant threat in one-on-one situations. However, his output numbers are still developing, and he is widely regarded as a player with significant room for growth rather than a finished product.
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Brighton stance remains firm despite interest
Despite that, Brighton are believed to be relaxed about his situation and see him as a key part of their long-term project, especially after investing heavily in young attacking talent in recent transfer windows.
Liverpool are expected to continue assessing multiple forward targets this summer, but Minteh’s profile places him firmly in the category of emerging Premier League talent capable of stepping into a higher-output system over time.
Any potential move would likely depend on Brighton’s stance in the market and whether they are willing to sanction the departure of another young attacking player in a window where squad stability is also under consideration following their return to European football.
For now, Brighton are not actively looking to sell, but interest from Anfield has placed Minteh firmly on the radar ahead of what could be a busy summer window for both clubs.
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