£80m Liverpool signing receives boost as club advances talks for his replacement - Ornstein

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Liverpool have received a boost in their reported efforts to sign Yankuba Minteh from Brighton, with the Seagulls seemingly working on signing his replacement. Foday Manneh reported earlier today that Liverpool and Brighton have held fresh talks to bring the Gambian forward to Anfield, with his £80m price tag reportedly being discussed.

Manneh reported on X: “EXCL: BREAKING: Yankuba Minteh to Liverpool; LFC have reactivated talks with Brighton for the Gambian winger. “Brighton have discussed a new price with Liverpool this morning that looks decent, and the two clubs are now in active talks to secure an agreement soon.

Yankuba Minteh to Liverpool; #LFC have reactivated talks with Brighton for the Gambian winger. ? Brighton have discussed a new price with Liverpool this morning that looks decent, and the two clubs are now in active talks to secure an… pic.twitter.com/NTvwFZgrzW — Foday Manneh (@foday_manneh_) August 30, 2026 Now, The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports that Brighton’s efforts to sign Millwall’s Femi Azeez are intensifying, with the 25-year-old viewed as a direct replacement for Minteh.