Liverpool’s reported interest in Yankuba Minteh has been questioned after sources close to the Gambia international dismissed claims that Brighton & Hove Albion recently rejected a €58.4m offer for the winger.
The 22-year-old has been presented as a priority target for the Premier League giants, with reports suggesting Liverpool had made an approach for his services. However, information published by Footy-Africa indicates that people within Minteh’s camp have strongly denied the latest claims.
Those sources described the reports as “vieilles nouvelles” – “old news” – casting doubt on whether Liverpool have made a fresh move for the player. No new concrete interest from the club has been confirmed by Minteh’s representatives.
Minteh is still expected to be among the players who could leave Brighton this summer, and Liverpool’s name continues to feature regularly among the clubs monitoring his situation. The extent of any current interest from the Reds remains unclear, though, with no evidence provided of a recent bid matching the reported €58.4m figure.
The Gambian arrived at Brighton & Hove Albion as a highly regarded young prospect and has continued to attract attention from a number of English clubs. During the previous league campaign, he made 26 appearances, scoring three goals and providing four assists.
Those numbers do not fully reflect the winger’s creative influence or attacking potential, but they have helped strengthen his reputation in the transfer market. His pace and ability in one-on-one situations have also contributed to the interest surrounding his future, although no further details about a possible Liverpool move have been confirmed by his camp.
Minteh remains under contract with Brighton until 2029, leaving the club in a strong negotiating position. Brighton are not expected to sell the player below his market value, which is estimated at about €45m by Transfermarkt.
The winger is reported to earn an annual salary of €2,467,296 in England, equivalent to 1,603,742,400 FCFA.
For now, it remains uncertain whether Liverpool will turn their reported interest into a formal approach or whether Minteh’s link with the club will remain speculation. The conflicting reports have provided no confirmation that Brighton have recently rejected a bid, while the player’s representatives have attempted to cool the story.
Brighton & Hove Albion are due to begin their English league campaign against Aston Villa. Betting company 1xbet lists Brighton as the favourites for that match, offering odds of 2.20 for a home win. A draw is priced at 3.65, while Aston Villa are listed at 3.10 to win.
