Brighton Rejects Liverpool’s £50 Million Offer for Yankuba Minteh

Liverpool have seen a £50 million opening bid for Brighton & Hove Albion winger Yankuba Minteh rejected, according to multiple reports on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The English Premier League club's approach was turned down as the two sides hold a significant difference in valuation for the 22-year-old Gambian international. Brighton reportedly value Minteh in the region of £70 million to £80 million.

The rejected offer underscores Liverpool's urgency in addressing their attack following the departure of Mohamed Salah to Turkish side Trabzonspor. New head coach Andoni Iraola has publicly stated his desire for more width, and the club has been exploring multiple targets. In addition to Minteh, Liverpool remain in protracted negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain for French winger Bradley Barcola, though a substantial gap in valuation also exists in that pursuit.

Minteh's current injury situation adds complexity to any potential deal. He is recovering from a leg injury sustained during a preseason friendly against Roma earlier this month, an issue that required surgery. Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler confirmed the player "will miss for a long period" and described it as "a...