Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterLiverpool are to submit a third bid for Yankuba Minteh, as the Brighton player waits to formalise personal terms.The Reds have been linked with the likes of Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye this summer, but last week, reports dropped of Liverpool's interest in Minteh, with his entourage dismissing the claims as old news.Now, however, the Merseysiders are expected to ramp up their offer for the Gambian who didn't feature in table-topping Brighton's first fixture of the season at the weekend in their search for a needle-moving wide man.If Liverpool bid over �70m for Yankuba Minteh, Brighton are likely to acceptAccording to journalist Foday Manneh in a post on X (formerly Twitter), a third bid is expected for Minteh, with the Reds ready to go with an improved and convincing offer.Minteh himself is described by Manneh as [waiting] to formalise personal terms once a fee is agreed between the two clubs, with Sport Witness claiming that �70 million should be enough for the Seagulls to accept. You may like Liverpool agree terms with alternate PSG attacker, as Bradley Barcola deal stalls: report Liverpool's plan B, C and D if Yan Diomande transfer collapses: report Liverpool expected to name PSG star as next signing - BEFORE 'historic' Bradley Barcola move: report Minteh signed for Brighton from Newcastle United in 2024, making 66 league appearances over the past two campaigns for Albion and becoming a hit at the Amex opposite Kaoru Mitoma on the opposite flank.The BBC reported his original transfer fee to Sussex as being �30m, with the deal sanctioned along with the sale of Elliot Anderson to Nottingham Forest, so that the Magpies could satisfy Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.A sale at �70m would represent a profit of more than double what Brighton paid though they don't particularly need the money reportedly turning down over �90m for Mitoma last year.Last Thursday, it was widely reported that Brighton had rejected a �50m bid for the winger, with a second bid also rejected over the weekend.FourFourTwo understands that Minteh is extremely keen for the move to one of Europe's elite and that personal terms aren't thought to be an issue, though he hasn't agitated for a transfer just yet.Liverpool may well land Barcola on top of Minteh before the transfer window closes, with Victor Munoz secured in attack as well as the World Cup winner made his debut for the Reds over the weekend.Youngster Rio Ngumoha started Andoni Iraola's first game as manager on the right wing meanwhile, with Minteh a more natural fit for that flank.Minteh is worth 45m, according to Transfermarkt. Liverpool play Forest when Premier League action continues next week.TOPICSYankuba MintehBrighton and Hove AlbionLiverpoolTransfer newsMark WhiteSocial Links NavigationContent EditorMark White is the Digital Content Editor at FourFourTwo. During his time on the brand, Mark has written three cover features on Mikel Arteta, Martin Odegaard and the Invincibles, and has written pieces on subjects ranging from Sir Bobby Robsons time at Barcelona to the career of Robinho. An encyclopedia of football trivia and collector of shirts, he first joined the team back in 2020 as a staff writer.
