Liverpool's £50m bid for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh rejected

Liverpool, represented by Richard Hughes, submitted a £50 million proposal to Brighton for the acquisition of 22-year-old winger Yankuba Minteh, but the Seagulls declined the offer. The failed bid leaves Liverpool without a right-wing alternative as the transfer deadline approaches. Minteh, who suffered a knock in a pre-season game against Roma, is unlikely to be fit until October or November.

The club is expected to make another attempt to sign him later in the campaign. Brighton appear to be preparing for his eventual departure, having reached out to Huddersfield Town's Cameron Ashia as a potential replacement. The move follows Brighton's earlier signings, including Zadok Yohanna, indicating a broader squad overhaul.