# Liverpool FC transfer and contract activity

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/liverpool-fc-transfer-and-contract-activity
> Updated: 2026-10-06T00:25:47.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 4.

Liverpool FC has been actively managing its attacking options through transfer market activity and contract negotiations. Following Mohamed Salah’s departure to Trabzonspor, the club brought in Victor Munoz and Bradley Barcola, but continued to seek a right-sided winger during the summer window.

Efforts to acquire Brighton & Hove Albion winger Yankuba Minteh were reportedly stalled during the final hours of the summer transfer window. While Liverpool considered a major move, negotiations were halted due to a sudden injury to the 22-year-old Gambian international, causing the club to reconsider the risks involved. Brighton’s asking price for the player reportedly rose from £60 million to a range of £70 million to £80 million.

Despite the summer window closing without a deal, interest from Liverpool remains. Football expert Baboucarr Fallaboweh noted that Minteh “still desires a transfer” to Liverpool, though his injury status may complicate his ability to justify a high fee. Future moves remain a possibility depending on the player’s recovery and performance. If a move to Liverpool does not materialize, Minteh is expected to remain in the Premier League, with potential interest from other clubs such as Manchester United.

Simultaneously, the club is focused on securing long-term commitments from young talent. Liverpool is working to accelerate contract negotiations for 18-year-old winger Rio Ngumoha to ward off interest from Arsenal and other major European clubs. While Ngumoha’s current deal runs until 2028, the club intends to develop him as a versatile attacker capable of playing on both flanks.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Yankuba Minteh transfer to Liverpool stalled by injury

Liverpool's pursuit of Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh was reportedly stalled during the summer transfer window due to an injury, though interest in the player may continue in future windows.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yankuba-minteh-transfer-to-liverpool-stalled-by-injury

### 2026-09-27: Yankuba Minteh reportedly desires move to Liverpool

Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh reportedly remains interested in a move to Liverpool, despite current injury concerns and a high asking price from his current club.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yankuba-minteh-reportedly-desires-move-to-liverpool

### 2026-09-20: Liverpool FC targets contract renewal for Ngumoha and monitors Minteh

Liverpool FC is prioritizing a new long-term contract for young winger Rio Ngumoha while monitoring Brighton's Yankuba Minteh for a potential winter transfer window move.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liverpool-fc-targets-contract-renewal-for-ngumoha-and-monitors-minteh

### 2026-09-19: Liverpool FC targeted Yankuba Minteh in summer transfer window

Liverpool FC reportedly considered a £72-75 million move for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh this summer, but concerns over his injury history prevented the deal from being completed.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liverpool-fc-targeted-yankuba-minteh-in-summer-transfer-window

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