JUST IN: Newcastle sold Yankuba Minteh for £40 million to fulfill PSR requirements, a move that could catch Liverpool’s attention.
Newcastle United is reluctantly entertaining multiple offers for the talented young winger Yankuba Minteh, following an impressive loan spell at Feyenoord last season. Liverpool, now under the management of former Feyenoord boss Arne Slot, is rumored to be among several clubs interested in the 19-year-old.
Slot had high praise for Minteh during their time together last season, foreseeing his potential to emerge as one of Europe’s top young forwards. Despite Liverpool’s interest, clubs in Italy and Germany have also expressed strong interest in the Gambian international. Newcastle, reluctantly, is considering bids around £40 million for Minteh, who was initially signed by former director of football Dan Ashworth from Odense for £6.5 million last summer.
Expected back at Newcastle for preseason in July, Minteh’s loan success in the Netherlands, where he scored 10 goals with five assists in 27 matches, has elevated his standing in European football. Newcastle has been asked to set an asking price for him. While Newcastle prefers to retain Minteh, they recognize the need to comply with Premier League profit and sustainability rules (PSR) and fund recruitment plans, making player sales necessary.
Manager Eddie Howe prioritizes signing a new right-sided forward this summer, with players like Jarrod Bowen, Michael Olise, and Nico Williams being discussed in recruitment meetings. Newcastle’s absence from European competitions next season could limit Minteh’s playing time if he stays. Therefore, the club believes it’s mutually beneficial to at least entertain offers for Minteh given the significant interest in him.
While Newcastle values Minteh’s potential to become a top player, the need to comply with PSR and strengthen the squad for the future may lead to his sale. This move could facilitate retaining key players like Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak. The Newcastle hierarchy faces tough choices due to PSR, recognizing that Minteh, though promising, may be more of a future asset than an immediate necessity.
