​Yankuba Minteh has already confirmed why he wants to join LiverpoolYankuba Minteh Makes Liverpool Preference Clear as Transfer Talks ContinueLiverpool’s pursuit of Yankuba Minteh has developed into one of the defining transfer stories of the final days of the summer window, with the Brighton winger now publicly acknowledging that Anfield is a destination firmly in his thoughts.Speaking to Foday Manneh, Minteh discussed Liverpool, his admiration for Sadio Mane and the growing speculation surrounding his future.Liverpool Interest Meets Brighton ResistanceLiverpool have already tested Brighton’s resolve twice.A £50 million opening offer was rejected on Thursday before an improved proposal worth £60 million was also turned down on Friday. Brighton are understood to value the 22 year old closer to £70 million.That leaves a significant negotiation ahead, although Minteh’s comments provide Liverpool with encouragement regarding the player’s own position.When asked about his dream club, Minteh said:“I don’t have dream club.”“For me, any team which comes as far as it’s a big club, I will go there,” he said.“Yeah, because everyone wants to play in a big club.”“But I think the club which suits me a lot, I would say Liverpool, is a club which is in my head.”That final admission is particularly notable at a stage when Liverpool are attempting to find a financial agreement with Brighton.Photo: IMAGOSadio Mane Influence EvidentMinteh also explained the influence former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has had on his career.“Because I choose Mane as my model from Africa and he plays in Liverpool and I see what he does there.”The pair remain in contact, although Minteh stressed that Mane has not been actively encouraging a transfer to Merseyside.“We speak, we speak but he never talked about the transfer.”“I check on him sometimes.”“Sometimes he also check on me, call me and check on me what I’m doing.”That relationship gives Minteh an obvious connection to Liverpool’s recent history, with Mane having played a central role during one of the club’s most successful modern periods.Personal Terms Provide Further EncouragementMinteh was also asked about reports linking him with Liverpool.“Yeah, I saw it but it’s not in my head.”“Like I told you, transfers when people are talking about it.”Reports have suggested that Liverpool and Minteh have already reached a broad verbal understanding over personal terms, meaning the principal obstacle remains an agreement between the clubs.For Brighton, this is familiar territory. Their model has long centred on recruiting emerging players, developing them and selling when valuations are met.Liverpool now have to decide how far they are prepared to move towards Brighton’s asking price.Iraola Continues Frontline RebuildAndoni Iraola is attempting to reshape Liverpool’s attacking options following a significant period of transition at Anfield.Victor Munoz has already arrive