Brighton & Hove Albion has rejected a new £60 million bid from Liverpool for winger Yankuba Minteh, according to reports. Despite the rejection, discussions between the two clubs are continuing.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has indicated a need to strengthen the squad, particularly on the wings, where he believes the team is currently lacking depth. "There are certain situations that for me are clear - especially now on the wing because we don't have enough players specific to play in those positions," Iraola stated. He added that the club must remain open-minded to market opportunities that can genuinely improve the team, emphasizing that signings should be about enhancing the squad rather than filling a specific positional need.
Iraola also confirmed that he expects further signings before the transfer window closes on September 1, noting that the squad is "still quite thin." This sentiment echoes previous comments made by the manager during the team's pre-season tour in the United States.
The club has already seen significant activity in the transfer market. Liverpool has acquired Victor Munoz for £34.5 million and Ronald Araujo on loan from Barcelona. Additionally, Jeremy Jacquet, a French center-half, joined from Rennes in a deal worth £60 million, which was agreed upon in January.
Departures from Liverpool over the summer included Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson, and Ibrahima Konate. Curtis Jones is also reportedly close to completing a £30 million move to Inter Milan. Iraola acknowledged Jones' potential departure, stating, "I understood with Curtis. I talked to him. I think in the first or second training session we talked. I value him a lot as a player. He loved this club - it was very clear since the beginning for me - but I understood that probably the outcome was going to be what it has been at the end."