Liverpool are reportedly tracking Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh as a longer-term option to succeed Mohamed Salah, sources say. The 21-year-old has been directly involved in four goals across 11 Premier League appearances this season and previously worked with Liverpool boss Arne Slot during their time at Feyenoord. Football Insider says the Reds are “plotting a move” as Salah approaches the final 18 months of his contract in January.
Elsewhere, Manchester City and Real Madrid are said to be keeping tabs on Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai, according to Diario AS. The 25-year-old has six goal contributions in 15 appearances so far this season. Szoboszlai is under contract at Anfield until 2028, but Liverpool are reportedly prepared to increase his reported €135,000-per-week wages to secure a new deal and avoid entering next summer with just two years remaining on his current contract.
Real Madrid are prioritizing a new contract for Vinícius Júnior, Cadena Ser reports. Club officials believe the 25-year-old has been treated unfairly by coach Xabi Alonso and are not entertaining offers despite outside interest. Vini played the full 90 minutes in Real’s l