Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Liverpool target Yankuba Minteh as potential Mohamed Salah replacement

Liverpool target Yankuba Minteh as potential Mohamed Salah replacement

Liverpool have reportedly identified Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh as a primary candidate to succeed Mohamed Salah, who recently confirmed his intention to depart Anfield at the end of the current season. The 21-year-old Gambian international, whom Liverpool boss Arne Slot previously coached during a successful stint at Feyenoord, has emerged as a top priority for the Reds' recruitment department. Reports suggest that Brighton may demand a fee in excess of £60 million for the talented attacker, aiming to double the profit on the investment they made to secure him from Newcastle in 2024. While Minteh is the standout option due to his existing relationship with Slot, Liverpool are also monitoring alternative targets including RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande and Juventus’ Francisco Conceicao as they prepare for a significant offensive reshuffle this summer.

Gary Neville criticizes Chelsea's "inexperienced" project amid Champions League slide

Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville has raised serious concerns regarding Chelsea’s long-term strategy following their recent 3-0 defeat to Manchester City, which has left the club seven points adrift of the Champions League qualification spots. Neville argued that the club’s reliance on extremely young players and inexperienced leadership both on and off the pitch is proving costly during the business end of the season. He noted that while interim manager Liam Rosenior is working under difficult circumstances, the lack of veteran discipline within the squad has led to a string of inconsistent results. With Chelsea now having won only once in their last six matches, Neville suggested that the upcoming summer window must serve as a "reset point" for the ownership to inject much-needed experience into the first-team structure.

Manchester United stars back Michael Carrick for permanent role

Support for interim manager Michael Carrick continues to grow within the Manchester United dressing room as the club nears a decision on its next permanent head coach. Following a series of positive results and the recent contract extension of captain Harry Maguire, senior players have reportedly informed the board that they believe Carrick is the right man to lead the club’s long-term project. Maguire himself has publicly called for a "big summer" of recruitment to build on the foundations laid during Carrick’s tenure, emphasizing that the squad is starting to resemble a unit capable of challenging for major trophies. With United currently holding a 95 per cent chance of securing Champions League football for next season, Carrick’s tactical flexibility and ability to integrate academy talents like Chido Obi-Martin have made him the frontrunner for the permanent position.

Transfer Roundup: Alisson, Rogers, and Thiago interest

In other significant updates across the Premier League, Juventus have reportedly made "positive contact" with Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker regarding a potential move to Turin, despite the Reds recently triggering a contract extension for the Brazilian. Meanwhile, a trio of top-flight giants—Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea—have renewed their interest in Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers, whose valuation is expected to exceed £80 million following a standout campaign. Finally, Brentford boss Keith Andrews has admitted that interest in star striker Igor Thiago is inevitable after the Brazilian’s impressive goal-scoring form, though the club remains hopeful of retaining him through the upcoming World Cup, where he is expected to feature prominently for the national side.