Liverpool Agents Aim to Finalize £80m Yankuba Minteh Deal Today
Liverpool might still secure a fresh addition before the transfer deadline, even though Cody Gakpo remains at Anfield. Agents of Brighton and Hove Albion winger Yankuba Minteh are pushing to finalize his transfer to Liverpool, as reported by GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Ben Jacobs.
Earlier reports on Monday suggested Liverpool would keep Gakpo after failing to find a replacement for the Dutchman, who had been linked with a big-money move to Manchester City. The Reds pursued players like Minteh and Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr but haven't sealed deals for either yet.
Jacobs mentioned on talkSPORT that Minteh's agents remain optimistic about closing the deal today. Brighton reportedly value the Gambian winger at £80 million, though it's unclear if there's room for negotiation in the final hours.
Cody Gakpo is staying at Liverpool but, Yankuba Minteh’s representatives are still seeking a move to #LFC, and the hope is that it happens today!
Minteh Fits Iraola’s Strategy
Manager Iraola seems keen on adding speed to Liverpool’s attack, reflecting his past preferences from his Bournemouth days where he worked with fast players like Antoine Semenyo and Eli Junior Kroupi. Minteh’s pace makes him an attractive target.
- Top speed: 36.2 km/h
- Sprints: 555
- Goals (2025-26): 3
- Assists (2025-26): 4
Bradley Barcola already brings great speed, and Minteh would complement the squad similarly if his move to Anfield completes. Currently, Liverpool's wing options lack balance, with Barcola, Gakpo, and Victor Munoz mostly playing from the left. Securing a right-sided winger like Minteh could be a logical late addition.
