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Fakayejo Paul
Liverpool’s pursuit of Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh has stalled in recent hours as negotiations hit a roadblock over valuation and injury concerns.
Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain attacker Bradley Barcola remains the Reds’ undisputed primary target to lead their wide overhaul before the September 1 deadline.
Key Negotiation Status
- Yankuba Minteh Deal Stalled: Brighton are holding out for an £80 million total package. Having already seen two bids rejected (up to £60m), Liverpool are reassessing their options—especially given Minteh’s recent ankle surgery, which leaves him sidelined for 2–3 months.
- Barcola Remains Top Priority: 23-year-old French international Bradley Barcola is Liverpool’s preferred target for the frontline. Talk of a potential breakthrough has grown after PSG lowered their asking price to £120 million, with the winger left out of recent matchday squads amid active discussions.
- Alternative Options Explored: With Mohamed Salah’s summer departure creating a void on the right, Liverpool are keeping backup options open in the market for a second wide addition should the Minteh track fail to reignite.