‘No Agreement In Sight’ – Liverpool Not Made Progress In Pursuit

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Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Liverpool could see their pursuit of Yankuba Minteh end in frustration, with Brighton ‘optimistic about keeping’ the Gambian at the Amex. Closer to home, Liverpool have been pursuing Minteh as they look to fill the sizeable void left on the right flank left by Mohamed Salah’s departure.

Liverpool have nevertheless kept the dialogue open with Brighton in the hope of shifting the situation in their favour. Linked winger Geny Catamo Yankuba Minteh Bradley Barcola Ibrahim Mbaye Wingers Liverpool keen on However, according to German journalist Florian Plettenberg, Brighton are ‘currently optimistic about keeping’ Minteh in their ranks as things stand, with ‘no agreement in sight’ between the Seagulls and Liverpool.

Whether the Reds can clear all the hurdles standing between themselves and Minteh is another matter, with Brighton’s stance potentially forcing Liverpool to look elsewhere. Liverpool’s unresolved situation out wide could also have a bearing on Cody Gakpo’s future at Anfield, despite Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur continuing to push for the Dutchman.