The summer transfer window is heating up and Liverpool is making moves to figure out life after Mohamed Salah. According to reports from TEAMtalk, the Reds are zeroing in on Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh as a potential successor for their Egyptian superstar. And Brighton isn’t letting him go cheap. The Seagulls have slapped an £80 million price tag on the 21-year-old winger, using Anthony Gordon’s recent move to Barcelona as a benchmark for what the market will bear.
Minteh spent last season on loan at Feyenoord where he turned heads with his pace and direct attacking style. Brighton signed him from Danish side Odense last summer for a fraction of that price, so they’re looking at a massive profit if Liverpool bites. Andoni Iraola’s side is reportedly weighing up an offer themselves, though that feels more like posturing than a genuine pursuit. The real question is whether Liverpool is willing to pay that kind of money for a player who hasn’t proven it in the Premier League yet.
Antonio Nusa Has a Long List of Suitors
Another young winger generating serious buzz is Antonio Nusa. The 21-year-old Norwegian has been one of the bright spots in his country’s World Cup campaign, and that’s drawn attention from half the Premier League. Arsenal and Tottenham are both in the mix for the RB Leipzig attacker, who’s valued at around €50 million. But they’re not alone. Aston Villa, Newcastle United, and Crystal Palace are all monitoring the situation, according to TEAMtalk. Nusa is more of a creative, playmaking winger compared to Minteh’s directness, so teams looking for a different skill set might push harder here.
Real Madrid Shuts the Door on Chelsea and Man United
Over in Spain, Real Madrid has reportedly turned down inquiries from Chelsea and Manchester United for left-back Alvaro Carreras. Fabrizio Romano is reporting that Madrid wants to keep Carreras in the squad despite bringing in Marc Cucurella from Chelsea this summer. That’s a bit of a surprise given Cucurella’s arrival, but Madrid sees Carreras as a long-term piece and isn’t interested in cashing in now.
Meanwhile, Manchester United has opened talks with Borussia Dortmund over Julian Ryerson. The Norwegian full-back racked up 15 assists in the Bundesliga last season, which is absurd for a defender. BILD reports that United is keen, and Dortmund is asking for €30 million. That feels like a reasonable price for a guy who can produce like that from the back, especially in a United system that needs width and service from the full-back positions.
Newcastle’s Overhaul Keeps Rolling
Newcastle is having a full-on rebuild this summer. Big names are heading out the door and Eddie Howe is loading up on younger talent. The latest addition is Swiss teenager Johan Manzambi, who’s coming off a strong World Cup. A €60 million deal is already agreed, according to reports, and he’s headed to St. James’ Park. Manzambi is only 19 but he’s shown enough at the international level to justify that kind of investment. Newcastle is clearly betting on next-gen talent rather than trying to buy established stars at premium prices.
Finally, veteran striker Danny Ings is set to join Leicester City, per The Telegraph. Not a flashy move but a smart one for a team that needs a proven goal scorer at this level.
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