Liverpool £50m Minteh bid rejected by Brighton

Liverpool have seen a £50 million offer for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh rejected in recent days, as reported on Thursday by David Ornstein. The approach forms part of their search for a wide forward.

The report adds that the 22-year-old is currently sidelined by injury but remains among the options under consideration to strengthen Liverpool’s wide attacking areas. Brighton turned down the proposal, indicating that any deal would require movement on valuation before progress could be made. Any renewed attempt would likely need improved terms to re-open the conversation.

A rejected offer places the situation firmly at the bid stage: interest has translated into a concrete proposal, but no agreement is in place between the clubs. No details were given on contract terms or potential add-ons.

Liverpool’s stance, as set out in the reporting, suggests their recruitment team are actively weighing targets for the flanks rather than pursuing a single name. That Minteh features on that list despite his current absence through injury points to a medium-term view on squad options, though the extent of the lay-off was not specified.

For Brighton, declining the approach signals a preference to retain the player at the current price. Whether Liverpool return with an improved bid, or pivot to alternatives, will depend on how the market and the clubs’ valuations evolve in the coming days.