Liverpool’s unbeaten start under Andoni Iraola has provided encouragement, even if a few draws have slightly slowed the early momentum. The broad picture remains positive heading into October, yet the squad balance is already coming under scrutiny and fresh transfer discussion has followed quickly.

According to Give Me Sport , Liverpool retain a strong interest in Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh, a player who appears to fit a very specific need within this squad. The report lands at a time when injuries and depth concerns are sharpening focus on the right side of the attack, an area that still looks short despite a busy summer at Anfield.

There has already been significant investment. Bradley Barcola arrived from Paris Saint-Germain, Jeremy Jacquet has made an encouraging impression in defence, and Victor Munoz added another attacking option. Yet even with that business completed, there is a feeling that Liverpool are still light in a few key positions.

The issue is less about numbers and more about profile. Several of Liverpool’s wide options are most comfortable starting from the left, while the right flank lacks a true specialist. That matters even more now because the attacking unit has been weakened by fitness setbacks. Cody Gakpo is set to be out for “several weeks” after suffering an injury on international duty with the Netherlands, while Alexander Isak has also returned with a problem after representing Sweden.

There is another significant factor too. Hugo Ekitike is not expected back until 2027 after rupturing his Achilles against PSG last season, leaving Iraola to lean more heavily on younger options such as Rio Ngumoha and Lewis Koumas in the coming weeks. Internally, Liverpool may back those talents, but the short-term strain only reinforces the longer-term recruitment plan.

The report states that Julian Ward’s transfer priorities for 2027 include right-back, central midfield and right-winger. Of those, the right-wing position feels especially urgent because Liverpool are still searching for a proper solution following Mohamed Salah’s departure.

This is where Minteh re-enters the frame. The Brighton forward was linked heavily with Liverpool late in the summer window and that interest has not disappeared. Gambian journalist Baboucarr Fallaboweh suggested the player’s preference remains clear, saying: “I think Liverpool. He will still want to go to Liverpool. Depending on [how] Liverpool will activate that desire to still have him.”

Fallaboweh added: “Because right now, his situation has not been helped because he is injured. If not, then you could have more justification for him to showcase his performance and why Liverpool were after him.”