Liverpool have reportedly made an improved £60million offer for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh, but the Seagulls have rejected the proposal as Andoni Iraola pushes to bring the 22-year-old to Anfield.
According to David Ornstein, Liverpool have now made two attempts to reach an agreement with Brighton.
Their opening proposal was worth £50m, with Liverpool returning to the negotiating table with another £10m in an attempt to make progress.
Brighton have turned down both offers.
Brighton reject Liverpool's £60m bid
Liverpool's second proposal represents a significant increase, but it is still below Brighton's valuation.
The Seagulls are understood to want a fee above £70m before they would consider selling Minteh this summer.
That leaves a gap of more than £10m between Liverpool's latest offer and the figure Brighton are looking for.
It remains to be seen whether Liverpool will return with a third bid, but their decision to quickly improve the original £50m proposal demonstrates how serious their interest has become.
Iraola wants Minteh at Liverpool
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola wants Minteh at Anfield as the Reds continue working to strengthen their wide attacking options before the transfer deadline.
The 22-year-old would provide another natural winger for Iraola's squad and fits the profile Liverpool are targeting as they reshape their attack.
Liverpool have also been discussing other attacking options during the closing stages of the window, but their willingness to submit two bids shows Minteh is a serious target.
Brighton, however, are under no pressure to accept Liverpool's current terms.
Their position is clear: £60m is not enough, and Liverpool will have to move considerably closer to the £70m-plus valuation if they want negotiations to advance.
Key Points
- Liverpool have submitted a second bid for Yankuba Minteh.
- Their first proposal was worth £50m.
- Liverpool increased their offer to £60m.
- Brighton have rejected both bids.
- Brighton want a fee above £70m.
- Andoni Iraola wants to bring the winger to Anfield.
What's Next?
Liverpool must now decide whether to return with a third proposal and move closer to Brighton's valuation. With Iraola keen on Minteh and the transfer deadline approaching, the next move belongs to the Reds.
Should Liverpool go above £70m to sign Yankuba Minteh, or walk away at that price?
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