Brighton → Liverpool F.C. · Permanent · Summer 2026
- Rumoured24 Jun
- Talks—
- Agreement—
- Medical—
- Done—
Catch me up
- 24 Junfirst@TEAMtalk: Liverpool have identified Brighton's Yankuba Minteh as an alternative target
- 20 AugReached Talks
- 20 AugJoined by @David_Ornstein, @Plettigoal
- 21 AugCooling@David_Ornstein: Liverpool's second bid of £60m for Minteh rejected by Brighton, who want around £70m
- 23 AugAdvancing@JacobsBen: Fresh talks expected between Liverpool and Brighton over Yankuba Minteh as Liverpool considers making a third bid.
- 23 AugJoined by @JacobsBen
- 4 SeptCooling@FabrizioRomano: Brighton manager suggests Minteh's move to Liverpool did not happen but could occur in a future transfer window
- 4 SeptJoined by @FabrizioRomano
What was actually said
12 posts in 5 claims, grouped by stage and direction.
Said to be cooling
Coolingone reportReported as being in talks
Advancing3 reports, led by @David_Ornstein2 other posts, 2 other sources on the same claim
- @Plettigoal29d ago ↗no effect
🚨❌ Yankuba Minteh is on Liverpool’s shortlist, as revealed in our Transfer Update show last week. #LFC A first bid worth £50m has now been turned down by Brighton, via The Athletic. Liverpool’s priority remains Bradley Barcola. Talks are also ongoing with Ibrahim Mbaye. https://t.co/c07LLeAalH
- @JacobsBen26d ago ↗no effect
Fresh talks later today between Liverpool and Brighton for Yankuba Minteh. Understand contact expected even though both sides have a game as #LFC decide whether to make a third bid.🇬🇲 https://t.co/3hVNLQj6zK
Said to be cooling
Coolingone reportMentioned, no claim either way
Neutralone reportMentioned, no claim either way
Neutral6 reports, led by @TEAMtalk@TEAMtalk had it first, 3mo ago5 other posts on the same claim
- @TEAMtalk2mo ago ↗no effect
🔴 Liverpool could reportedly sign a second winger after Bradley Barcola, with Yankuba Minteh one potential option ⚡️ #LFC https://t.co/OI9XzlkcHb
- @TEAMtalk2mo ago ↗no effect
‼️ Liverpool told three reasons why Yankuba Minteh now looks like the outstanding pick to replace Mo Salah despite the Brighton star's disappointing output in the 2025/26 season https://t.co/m62gBvfiXG #LFC #transfers
- @TEAMtalk2mo ago ↗no effect
Yankuba Minteh is becoming a serious target for Liverpool 🔴 Brighton are set to demand a BIG fee for the 21-year-old winger 🤑 @FrazFletcher | #LFC #BHAFC https://t.co/vyfRMda3Rc
- @TEAMtalk2mo ago ↗no effect
🔴‼️ Liverpool backed to launch bid for £70m-rated Brighton star Yankuba Minteh amid claims Arsenal are leading the race to sign PSG's Bradley Barcola https://t.co/2nOzYbrYMJ #LFC
- @TEAMtalk3mo ago ↗no effect
🔴 Liverpool have reportedly identified Brighton's Yankuba Minteh as an alternative to Yan Diomande #LFC https://t.co/Vrfw4z5Kxx
Why it read 22% before it settled
Each report is weighted by how often its source has been right.
Probability over time
- −813d ago@FabrizioRomano: Brighton manager suggests Minteh's move to Liverpool did not happen but could occur in a future transfer window
- +519d agono new post; decay or a rival moving
- −322d agono new post; decay or a rival moving
- −319d agono new post; decay or a rival moving