Yankuba Minteh

Yankuba Minteh has broken his silence on his collapsed summer transfer to Liverpool, affirming his commitment to Brighton & Hove Albion as he nears a return from injury.

A late injury and valuation dispute prevented Liverpool from signing Yankuba Minteh from Brighton before the summer transfer window closed.

Liverpool are monitoring Yankuba Minteh for a potential January move after Brighton hinted at future flexibility regarding their 22-year-old winger's transfer status.

Alexis Mac Allister's long-term future at Liverpool has been plunged into doubt following unverified reports that the club cannot offer the midfielder a contract extension.

Liverpool are weighing up their options ahead of January after seeing summer bids for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh and Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr rejected.

Federico Chiesa is reportedly targeting a January departure from Liverpool, with Juventus interested and Brighton's Yankuba Minteh eyed as a £70m replacement.

Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage has ruled out a January exit for Ismaïla Sarr following Liverpool's failed late summer bids of up to £50m.

Liverpool have completed the £123m signing of Bradley Barcola from PSG on a five-year deal, signaling a major squad rebuild under vice-chairman Amit Bhatia.