Liverpool transfer news as Yankuba Minteh bid 'ready' and clause agreed for World Cup star
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsTransfersLiverpool transfer news as the Reds are reportedly ready to make a move for Yankuba Minteh, while a clause is said to have been agreed for one of the World Cup's breakout starsYankuba Minteh is among the options being considered by Liverpool on the right wing(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool’s pre-season preparations are beginning to take shape - although fans would no doubt like to see a few more new signings reporting for training this month.Andoni Iraola has had his first glimpse of his new squad this week, with new arrival Jeremy Jacquet among some of the first-team stars reporting back to the AXA Training Centre this week. More of the Reds’ regulars will make their return when pre-season officially gets underway on July 14.As things stand though, Jacquet and Victor Munoz are the only additions to those left from last season’s squad, although speculation is building about some of the Reds’ reported targets.Here is the Liverpool.com verdict on the transfer gossip to emerge around the Reds today.Yankuba Minteh (Brighton)Liverpool is ready to launch a bid for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh, according to TeamTalk.The 21-year-old is one of the alternatives to Yan Diomande being looked at by the Reds, and it's suggested that Manchester United's interest in Crysencio Summerville could lead Liverpool to make its move for Minteh.Brighton is said to be in a strong position though, with the Seagulls looking to get around $107M (£80M) for the winger.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.Liverpool.com says: Minteh will be the most recognisable name among the alternatives being considered by Liverpool, other than Bradley Barcola of course. With Diomande out of the picture now, Barcola would be the next best option, but we likely won't know exactly what his situation is until he's back at PSG - Liverpool can't wait too long though, so Minteh might find himself being linked more strongly now.Ayyoub Bouaddi (Lille)Liverpool is "reluctantly" prepared to loan Ayyoub Bouaddi back to Lille in order to sign the World Cup breakout star this summer, according to Football Insider.Lille is said to want to keep the 18-year-old for another season, and both the Reds and Arsenal are claimed to have agreed to let him return for a year in order to get a deal done.Ayyoub Bouaddi is attracting plenty of interest(Image: Getty Images)Manchester City is also mentioned as wanting to make a move for Bouaddi, with the midfielder's current side apparently demanding close to $134 million (£100M).Liverpool.com says: We seriously doubt Liverpool would agree to such a clause, especially if they have to pay that amount of money to sign a player.
If you're spending over $100M, you want that player straightaway.Bouaddi looks ready to take the next big step in his career, and there won't be many teams happy to loan him back to Lille. If he's available though, he's definitely worth a look.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCTransfers