Arsenal are reportedly among several clubs keeping close tabs on Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh.
The winger has had a rollercoaster of a season so far on the Sussex coast, impressing in the early stages of the campaign before falling out of favour under Fabian Hurzeler following an injury.
Minteh has scored two goals and registered four assists in 27 Premier League appearances so far this season, with his inconsistent end product preventing him from making his mark in the final third at times.
Nevertheless, the 21-year-old’s electric pace and boundless energy has put him on the radar of top clubs around Europe, and some suitors could be tempted to test Brighton’s resolve this summer.
According to the Daily Mail, Arsenal and Tottenham are firmly among Minteh’s admirers.
The Gunners are expected to shake up their attacking ranks this summer, regardless of whether they manage to fend off Manchester City in the ongoing title race.
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Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Ethan Nwaneri are among a number of stars linked with moves away from the Emirates Stadium, and it remains to be seen whether a fire sale could spark Arsenal to step up their interest in Minteh.
Spurs’ admiration of the Gambia international is likely to be on ice until it becomes clear whether ex-Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi can guide the club to safety. Relegation to the Championship will, of course, influence their list of transfer targets.
Minteh has also been linked with Liverpool consistently since joining the Seagulls from Newcastle in a deal worth £30million in 2024.
The forward spent time out on loan with Feyenoord prior to the move, where Arne Slot was in charge – and that connection has been the driving force behind speculation.
With Mohamed Salah leaving the Reds at the end of the season, Minteh has already been mentioned as being a name on their shortlist of replacement options.
Nevertheless, Brighton are under no pressure to part ways with their No. 11 given that his contract at the Amex Stadium runs until 2029, which will therefore allow the Seagulls to demand a mammoth fee for the tricky winger this summer.