Liverpool given encouragement over Yankuba Minteh deal after confirmed transfer news
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(Credit: Imago, Hasan Karim, Breaking Media) Fri 26 December 2025 12:38, UK Liverpool appear to have just been given an unofficial green light regarding their pursuit of Brighton star Yankuba Minteh.The Gambian’s performances have seen him become one of the Premier League’s most exciting young talents, after he notched 10 league goal involvements in his debut campaign in English football last term. Minteh has dazzled for Brighton once again this term, with only Danny Welbeck boasting more than his five goal contributions in league action so far in 2025-26.He has been central to the success of Fabian Hurzeler’s side since his arrival, and that has unsurprisingly attracted attention from some of the bigger clubs in the division.
Credit: ImagoYankuba Minteh’s agent hints at imminent Brighton departureFootball Insider revealed back in November that Liverpool are keen to sign Minteh after his string of impressive displays, but any move for him is highly unlikely to come cheaply.Recent suggestions are that any interested parties may even have to shell out a fee of almost £100million if they want to sign the wideman, but that is clearly within Liverpool’s spending capability after their summer exploits in the market. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES The Gambian agent recently did an interview with Footy Africa, and was keen to express his confidence that his client is on the right track to earn a major move.“Yes, I am very optimistic about that,” Bojang said in relation to a big move for Minteh.“I know bigger clubs are interested and monitoring his development.
I just need Yankuba to keep his focus and deliver; everything will follow.”Those words are surely an indication that Minteh and his agent will be looking to facilitate a move at the earliest possible opportunity, which could play straight into the hands of Arne Slot and Co.If they opt to make a move for the Brighton star either in January or next summer, it may be difficult for the Seagulls to fend off their move.Minteh to be long-term Mohamed Salah replacement Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool is uncertain once again after an explosive interview following the 3-3 draw with Leeds United earlier in December. The Egyptian will enter the final year of his contract in the summer, and that increases the need for the Merseysiders to make a final decision regarding his long-term future.