"Breaking: Liverpool have reactivated talks" for £80m Cody Gakpo replacement

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Liverpool are in talks to sign Brighton star Yankuba Minteh once again, with claims being made that the Seagulls have discussed a more palatable price for the Gambian forward. Latest on Liverpool talks with Brighton to sign Minteh According to Fodat Manneh, the first journalist to break the news that Liverpool had made a bid for Minteh, now reports that Liverpool have “reactivated” talks with Brighton.

Manneh reports on X: “EXCL: BREAKING: Yankuba Minteh to Liverpool; LFC have reactivated talks with Brighton for the Gambian winger. “Brighton have discussed a new price with Liverpool this morning that looks decent, and the two clubs are now in active talks to secure an agreement soon.

Yankuba Minteh to Liverpool; #LFC have reactivated talks with Brighton for the Gambian winger. ? Brighton have discussed a new price with Liverpool this morning that looks decent, and the two clubs are now in active talks to secure an… pic.twitter.com/NTvwFZgrzW — Foday Manneh (@foday_manneh_) August 30, 2026 Liverpool have left things late, but Minteh is an exciting prospect with Premier League experience To date, Minteh only has 10 goals and 9 assists for Brighton across 73 appearances.