Liverpool Advances in Minteh Transfer Talks Amid Rejections

Liverpool has made progress in their transfer interest for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh, reaching a broad verbal agreement on personal terms with the 22-year-old Gambian international. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Minteh has approved Liverpool's project, but negotiations between Liverpool and Brighton are ongoing, as Brighton has rejected a second bid of £60 million.

Should the Minteh deal not materialize, Liverpool may consider Real Madrid's Endrick, following his successful loan at Lyon. Meanwhile, Aston Villa is in discussions to sign Leon Goretzka, a former Bayern Munich midfielder who became a free agent at the end of June.

Arsenal remains interested in Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, with reports indicating that the Gunners are reluctant to meet the full demands set by the Turkish club. Mikel Arteta, Arsenal's manager, is a strong admirer of Osimhen as the club seeks to enhance its attacking options.