Liverpool decide whether to bid again for Yankuba Minteh after drawing against Newcastle

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Liverpool’s Premier League opener against Newcastle made it clear that the Reds still have plenty of issues despite this summer’s changes.Andoni Iraola’s philosophy was always going to take some time to implement, and with limited transfer business done, he is largely relying on the same players who failed Arne Slot last term.Fans are desperate to see some big movement during the final week of the window, and Liverpool are aiming to satisfy them by signing some exciting attacking players. Who do you think was Liverpool’s worst player as they snatched a draw with Newcastle?

There were some really poor performances… Credit: Getty Images/Molly Darlington Bradley Barcola is the potential headline addition, but along with the Frenchman the Reds have been bidding for Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh. After seeing two offers already turned down by Brighton, Gambian journalist Foday Manneh says Liverpool are not deterred and will come again with a third bid.Liverpool to make third Minteh offerWhile Liverpool clearly do need more pace and threat from wide, there are plenty of other areas of concern within the team, which Sunday put a spotlight on.Nevertheless, the attack is the priority, and posting to X in the very early hours on Monday morning, Manneh said that Minteh remains a key part of Liverpool’s plans.“Yankuba Minteh to LFC; a third bid is expected to be sent to Brighton either tonight or Monday morning,” he said.

READ MORE: Why Liverpool are willing to look beyond Yankuba Minteh’s poor goals and assists recordPhoto by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images“They have discussed and are ready to go with an improved and convincing offer.“The player continues to wait to formalise personal terms.”Brighton have already told Liverpool that they’ll have to spend more than £60m to sign Minteh, with worries growing that the 22-year-old’s current injury issue and his lack of output might make this another expensive mistake from the Reds.Richard Hughes clearly does not see things that way, though, and is seemingly willing to take a big gamble on Minteh. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox