Brighton demands £80m for Minteh; Liverpool may walk away

Published Aug 25, 10:31 PM UTC

According to reporter Ben Jacobs, Brighton has officially informed Liverpool that they demand £80 million for winger Yankuba Minteh. Liverpool has already made two bids, the second being £60 million, which Brighton rejected as insufficient. Liverpool is unwilling to match the £80 million valuation and will not submit a third offer unless Brighton lowers their price. Minteh is open to joining Liverpool and has expressed his desire to move to Anfield, but the significant fee gap makes a deal unlikely. Liverpool is considering alternative winger targets, including Bradley Barcola of Paris Saint-Germain, though PSG's asking price is also high. With the transfer window closing soon, Liverpool must decide whether to increase their bid or pursue other options. Brighton is known for its tough negotiating stance and will not sell below valuation.