Brighton's response to Liverpool's interest revealed after '£100m' claim
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(Credit: Imago) Sat 8 November 2025 10:30, UK Yankuba Minteh has established himself as one of the most important players at Brighton thanks to his performances so far this season.The 21-year-old has started all 10 of their Premier League fixtures so far this season, and picked up an assist as Fabian Hurzeler‘s side beat Leeds 3-0 last time out.Despite having just one goal and three assists to his name so far, a number of clubs have taken note of the winger’s performances with a big-money transfer in mind.Liverpool are among those interested in Minteh, and have been heavily linked with a move to sign him as they weigh up long-term replacements for Mohamed Salah.This comes after Football Insider revealed on 12 September that Liverpool are lining up replacements for Salah amid concerns about his form so far this season.Yankuba Minteh has been linked with a move to Liverpool. (Credit Imago)Brighton make Yankuba Minteh transfer plan after Liverpool newsFormer Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider on 6 November that Liverpool are plotting a move for Minteh, who could be worth as much as £100million.However, as I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, Brighton have no intention of selling the 21-year-old any time soon, while he remains happy at the Amex and is on a long-term contract there.
MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Despite suggestions of a £100million price tag on the winger, Brighton are likely to demand £60-70million to entertain offers for him should that interest grow.Speaking on the Inside Track podcast, I explained: “I think it would be very hard to get him out of Brighton at the moment, in all honestly.“He’s been a big player for Brighton since Newcastle were forced to sell him because of PSR rules, and Brighton have found themselves a very good player.“He’s on a long-term contract there until 2029, and we know what Brighton are like. “They spent 30 million on Minteh last summer.
They’re probably looking around 60 to 70 million pounds. They want to keep hold of Minteh.“It’s no surprise that maybe Liverpool are looking at him, but I don’t think anything is imminent on this, Brighton want to keep hold of him and it seems the player is happy.”Brown previously told Football Insider that Hurzeler is concerned about Brighton losing key players, and is hopeful of keeping his current crop at the Amex.Liverpool eyeing long-term Mohamed Salah replacementsSalah’s form has been a concern for Liverpool this season as he has so far failed to live up to the lofty expectations he has set with his performances over recent years.Meanwhile, Liverpool could accept “huge” offers for Salah, with interest from a number of Saudi Pro League clubs remaining strong despite previous snubs.Football Insider revealed on 21 October that Liverpool have no plans to sell Salah in 2026 and are hopeful he will get back to his best form this season.Credit: ImagoHowever, they have begun searching for potential alternatives for when he does leave the club, with a number of Premier League stars on their radar.This comes as Football Insider exclusively revealed Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon and Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo are both on the Reds’ shortlist.For more Brighton and exclusive news, follow us on Facebook or join our brand new WhatsApp Channel for instant updates to be sent straight to your phone.