Liverpool FC's Winger Dilemma: £70m Solution or Deadline Day Disaster?
Liverpool's transfer window is heading towards a dramatic conclusion — but have they left their biggest business far too late?
On the latest Media Matters, Dave Davis is joined by Lewis Steele to dissect Liverpool's rapidly developing pursuit of Yankuba Minteh, with an improved £60m offer following an opening £50m approach and Brighton looking for a figure around £70m.
Lewis explains why he believes a deal is there to be done if Liverpool decide to meet Brighton's demands, but also raises major questions about the timing. Minteh has been on Liverpool's radar for months, wants the move and fits what the club need — so why wait until the winger is injured and the window is almost closed before making their move?
There's also the latest on Bradley Barcola, who remains a top target with Liverpool confident a deal can be done despite negotiations with PSG dragging on. Lewis believes Barcola plus Minteh would turn the window into a very strong one — but warns that failing to land Barcola could completely change the assessment of Liverpool's summer.
Meanwhile, Ibrahim Mbaye's rising valuation could explain Liverpool's pivot towards Minteh, while questions remain over Cody Gakpo's future and whether Liverpool could make multiple attacking additions before the deadline.
With Andoni Iraola openly discussing the need for “wingers” and the market remaining open until September 1, Liverpool could be heading for a frantic finish.
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