Liverpool Eyes Late Move for £80m Yankuba Minteh Amid Gakpo Stay

Liverpool Could Finalize Yankuba Minteh Transfer Today

Despite confirming Cody Gakpo will remain at Anfield, Liverpool might still make a surprise signing before the transfer window closes at 11pm Tuesday. Agents of Brighton and Hove Albion winger Yankuba Minteh are reportedly pushing to complete a move to Liverpool, according to senior correspondent Ben Jacobs from GIVEMESPORT.

Earlier reports on Monday suggested Liverpool would keep Gakpo as they failed to find a suitable replacement for the Dutch star, who was in talks with Manchester City. The Reds had bids rejected for Minteh—believed to be around £60m—and also showed interest in Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr but have yet to finalize either deal.

Cody Gakpo is staying at Liverpool but Yankuba Minteh’s representatives are still seeking a move to #LFC, and the hope is that it happens today!

Jacobs told talkSPORT on Deadline Day morning that Minteh's agents remain hopeful the transfer will be sealed. Brighton reportedly set an £80m price tag for the Gambian winger, and it remains unclear if there will be any flexibility in negotiations as the deadline approaches.

Minteh Fits Iraola's Speed-Focused Strategy

The Spanish manager Iraola values quick players, as shown during his time at Bournemouth working with fast attackers like Antoine Semenyo and Eli Junior Kroupi. Adding Minteh could provide the explosive pace Liverpool desires on the wings.

• Minteh Premier League 2025-26 Stats:
• Top speed: 36.2 km/h
• Sprints: 555
• Goals: 3
• Assists: 4

Bradley Barcola already offers considerable speed, and Minteh would bring similar qualities to Anfield if the transfer completes today. With Barcola, Gakpo, and Victor Munoz mostly playing from the left side, adding a right-sided winger like Minteh could address current balance issues on Liverpool's flanks.