Brighton Raises Minte Price Again, Liverpool Explores Other Options

Negotiations between Liverpool and Brighton for Yankuba Minte have stalled, prompting the Merseyside club to explore alternative options in the remaining days of the summer transfer window. The Reds had submitted two bids, £50 million and £60 million respectively, both of which were rejected by the Seagulls. It was previously reported that the south coast club was demanding £70 million for the Gambian winger, who is also currently sidelined with an injury expected to keep him out for the next 2-3 months.

According to journalist Ben Jacobs, during yesterday's discussions between the two clubs, Brighton informed Liverpool that their asking price had actually risen to £80 million. Liverpool is unwilling to meet this valuation and is not expected to submit a new offer. Instead, they will now focus on other targets for the right wing position before the transfer window closes.

Ibrahim Mbaye remains a viable option, alongside his PSG teammate Bradley Barcola, whose move to Anfield appears much more likely. Pedro Neto is also rumored to be a potential target, although Chelsea reportedly values the Portuguese international at around £100 million.