Liverpool have £50m Minteh bid rejected by Brighton

Wide areas remain a priority for the Reds

Minteh joined Brighton from Newcastle for £30m in 2024 and has scored 10 goals and provided nine assists in 73 appearances for the Seagulls.

He plays primarily on the right wing and is recovering from a leg injury picked up in a friendly against Roma earlier this month, which complicates any immediate move.

Why Liverpool are chasing Minteh

Iraola’s priority for the rest of the window after the departure of Mohamed Salah is strengthening in wide areas.

While Liverpool have already signed Victor Munoz from Osasuna for £34m, a forward who can play off the flank or through the middle, they intend to keep testing the market rather than commit to a single target.

As per BBC Sport, Liverpool’s preferred option remains Paris St-Germain’s Bradley Barcola, and the 23-year-old France winger is open to moving to Anfield.

The clubs are some way apart on valuation, however, as PSG are holding out for a fee in the region of £145m, while Liverpool would be more willing to strike a deal closer to the £100m mark.

It is another twist in an eventful Liverpool pre-season, as with Brighton holding firm, the Reds must now decide whether to improve their offer for Minteh or look elsewhere.