Everton open talks to beat Liverpool to Yankuba Minteh signing as Newcastle news emerges

Everton are in discussions with Newcastle over a move for in-demand Gambian winger Yankuba Minteh, according to talkSPORT.

Minteh, 19, spent the last season on loan at Feyenoord under Arne Slot and is on the radar of several European and Premier League sides.

This would be a separate deal despite Newcastle’s interest in Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

The Magpies’ interest in Calvert-Lewin has been reignited this summer with discussions ongoing but yet to progress. The two deals would, however, help to solve both clubs’ PSR issues.

Minteh, who has been heavily linked with a move away from St. James’ Park, enjoyed an impressive 11 goals in 37 appearances for Feyenoord. The attacking midfielder is also on the radar of several top European clubs, including interest from the likes of Roma, Marseille, Borussia Dortmund, and Liverpool.

Despite signing for Newcastle in June 2023 and going on loan immediately, Minteh could leave for a profit.

He shone at Feyenoord enough that he wowed new Liverpool boss Arne Slot, who spotlighted his speed and his improved decision-making.

Assuming Everton nail Minteh down, he’d follow their first summer signee Tim Iroegbunam from Aston Villa.