Fabian Hurzeler leaves door open for Yankuba Minteh to seal Liverpool "dream" in January

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Yet, neither profile offers that natural, out-and-out right-wing presence the club ultimately craved to fill the void left by their former talisman.Behind the scenes, Liverpool’s pursuit of Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh was one of the window’s worst-kept secrets. Crystal Palace’s Ismailaar Sarr was also looked at before that particular avenue closed, leaving the squad to regroup.Yet, if supporters were left wondering whether the pursuit of Minteh was completely dead in the water, Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has just thrown open the door to a potential mid-season resurrection.Speaking to BBC Sport ahead of Brighton Premier League clash vs Leeds United at the Amex the Brighton boss delivered a telling assessment that will immediately alert recruitment chiefs on Merseyside about a possible January revival."If the whole team is successful and the individual shines, then Yankuba will get a lot of attention again and he can then maybe fulfil his dream in the next transfer window," Hurzeler admitted, offering a fascinating glimpse into the player's mindset.Minteh’s Premier League pedigree is obvious.

With seven goal involvements in 34 top-flight matches last term, following a 10-goal-involvement campaign the year before, his explosive acceleration and defensive work rate made him an ideal tactical fit for Iraola’s high-intensity system.Whether the winger can keep his head down. put current injury woes behind him and force the issue between now and the winter window remains the million-pound question. Hurzeler was quick to emphasise where the player's current loyalties must lie, even as speculation swirls around his long-term ambitions."He wears the Brighton colours, he wears the Brighton badge," Hurzeler added.

It’s also about him now to commit."The Seagulls head coach knows how the modern football ecosystem operates, acknowledging that individual accolades are simply a byproduct of collective success."In the end, we always say we want to be successful as a club and then you can shine as individuals," Hurzeler said. The interest hasn't vanished, the player's ambitions are known, and the January window is just around the corner.