Yankuba Minteh reacts after Brighton announcement
Brighton star Yankuba Minteh has reacted to an announcement by the club on social media after starring in February.
Newcastle were forced to sell Minteh to avoid a punishment from the Premier League, relating to profit and sustainability rules (PSR).
The Gambian winger joined the Magpies in the summer of 2023, before spending a season on loan at Dutch club, Feyenoord.
The talented youngster was held in high-regard at St James’ Park, but alongside Elliot Anderson, was moved on in the summer of 2024, having never played a senior game for the club.
Yankuba Minteh nominated for Premier League player-of-the-month award
Following a fantastic February, Brighton announced on their Instagram the Gambian winger had been nominated for the Premier League’s player-of-the-month award.
Minteh scored twice in a 3-0 win over Chelsea, and assisted former Leeds man Georginio Rutter in the 4-0 rout of Southampton.
The 20-year-old reacted to his nomination by liking Brighton’s post, and will now await the results of the voting, as he competes with Ballon d’Or front-runner Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, Djed Spence, Beto, and Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Minteh has become a crucial part of Fabian Hurzeler’s side, who are on a five-game winning run in all competitions.
Newcastle haunted by Yankuba Minteh sale to Brighton
Football Insider Verdict
Following Brighton’s signing of Minteh, the initial reaction was one of surprise, given the Gambian winger’s performances in his solitary season on loan at Feyenoord.
The former Newcastle man scored 10 goals, and assisted five in 27 Eredivisie games, as Feyenoord finished runners-up to PSV Eindhoven.
Minteh’s dribbling ability caught the eye, and his directness on the ball was expected to translate well to the Premier League.
| 2024/25 Premier League stats | Minteh |
| Appearances | 22 |
| Starts | 11 |
| Goals | 5 |
| Assists | 3 |
| Minutes | 1,104 |
However, after the sale to league-rivals Brighton, it was revealed to be a solely financially motivated decision, as Newcastle strayed dangerously close to failing the Premier League’s PSR checks.
The consequences of the sale were on show in the two club’s meeting in the FA Cup fifth round, as Minteh burst past the Magpies’ back-line to equalise for the Seagulls, who then went on to win the tie 2-1.
As a result of losing the Gambian international, Newcastle have been more cautious in their transfer business this season, with their loss of the young star being Brighton’s gain.