- Liverpool have had two bids rejected by Brighton for Gambian winger Yankuba Minteh, with the highest offer reaching £60m.
- Brighton are holding firm on a £70m valuation for the 22-year-old, using Carlos Baleba's impending £70m move to Manchester United as a benchmark.
- Manager Andoni Iraola is keen to add genuine width to his attack before the transfer deadline, having already recruited Jeremy Jacquet, Ronald Araujo and Victor Munoz this summer.
- Liverpool have also explored a move for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, but remain far apart from PSG's £145m valuation.
- Iraola admitted his squad remains thin following a 2-2 draw against Newcastle, but expressed willingness to remain patient until the transfer window closes.
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