{"id":4772,"date":"2026-04-11T13:29:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T13:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=4772"},"modified":"2026-04-11T13:29:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T13:29:40","slug":"liverpool-transfer-news-reds-identify-33m-brighton-attacker-as-potential-mohamed-salah-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=4772","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool transfer news: Reds identify \u00a333m Brighton attacker as potential Mohamed Salah replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<p><meta charset=\"UTF-8\"\/>Liverpool\u00a0have reportedly identified\u00a0Yankuba Minteh\u00a0as a potential replacement for\u00a0Mohamed Salah\u00a0ahead of the summer transfer window, with the club preparing for a significant transition in their attacking lineup.<\/p>\n<p><meta charset=\"UTF-8\"\/>The Reds <strong>confirmed last month<\/strong> that Salah will leave Anfield at the end of the season upon the expiry of his contract,\u00a0bringing an end to a remarkable era for the club.<\/p>\n<p><meta charset=\"UTF-8\"\/>The Egyptian forward will depart as Liverpool\u2019s all-time leading Premier League goalscorer, and filling that void will represent a major challenge for the recruitment team.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, Liverpool are expected to strengthen their wide attacking areas, particularly by targeting players with pace and directness, with Minteh emerging as one of the leading candidates.<\/p>\n<h2>Yankuba Minteh to replace Salah at Liverpool? <\/h2>\n<div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" data-img-id=\"158462\" class=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportsmole.co.uk\/thumbor\/bGlBFLLawaclvcvyP8o1DXN-2-I=\/640x480\/smart\/filters:format(webp)\/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2Fns-photo-badge-email-sportmole-44-69b5919844bee524292810.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a9 Imago \/ Pro Sports Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>According to a report from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sport\/football\/article-15718253\/Liverpool-Mohamed-Salah-succession-plan-transfers-shortlist.html\"><em>Daily Mail<\/em><\/a>, <meta charset=\"UTF-8\"\/>Minteh is well known to\u00a0Arne Slot, having previously worked under him at\u00a0Feyenoord, which could give Liverpool an edge in any potential move.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1357\" data-start=\"1113\">Since joining\u00a0Brighton &#038; Hove Albion\u00a0from\u00a0Newcastle United\u00a0for \u00a333m, the winger has developed into an important first-team player, registering six goal contributions in 20 Premier League starts this season.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1548\" data-start=\"1359\">The Reds are understood to be long-term admirers of Minteh, and while he is enjoying his football at Brighton, the opportunity to join a club of Liverpool\u2019s stature could prove tempting.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1693\" data-start=\"1550\">However, Brighton are under no immediate pressure to sell, with Minteh tied down to a long-term contract at the Amex Stadium until June 2029.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1879\" data-start=\"1695\">As a result, the Seagulls are expected to demand a significant fee, with reports suggesting they would look to at least double their initial investment if Liverpool make an approach.<\/p>\n<h2>Other potential targets for Liverpool <\/h2>\n<div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" data-img-id=\"155474\" class=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportsmole.co.uk\/thumbor\/uu2uUnFR-5_1MyHZbxgJ4ooI_dQ=\/640x480\/smart\/filters:format(webp)\/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F12%2Fimago1070035089-1-69368d9a3115b309118405.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a9 Imago \/ Picture Point LE<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-end=\"2129\" data-start=\"1924\">In addition to Minteh, Liverpool have also been linked with\u00a0Yan Diomande\u00a0of\u00a0RB Leipzig, who has been making a strong impression in Germany this season.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"2404\" data-start=\"2131\">The Reds share a well-established relationship with Leipzig, having previously signed\u00a0Dominik Szoboszlai\u00a0and\u00a0Ibrahima Konate\u00a0from the Bundesliga outfit, although any move for Diomande could require a fee in the region of \u00a387.3m.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"2653\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\" data-start=\"2406\">Meanwhile,\u00a0Hoffenheim\u00a0winger <strong>Bazoumana Toure\u00a0has also been linked<\/strong> with a switch to Anfield, and more names are expected to emerge as Liverpool continue their search for attacking reinforcements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool\u00a0have reportedly identified\u00a0Yankuba Minteh\u00a0as a potential replacement for\u00a0Mohamed Salah\u00a0ahead of the summer transfer window, with the club preparing for a significant transition in their attacking lineup. 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