Yankuba Minteh has been linked with a move to Everton

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Brighton are leading Everton, Borussia Dortmund and Lyon in the race to secure the services of Newcastle winger Yankuba Minteh, according to Mark Douglas.

The I journalist reported on 28 June that the Seagulls have advanced talks over a deal likely to cost north of PS30million.

The 19-year-old is relaxed about his future, but would fancy a move to a Premier League side, so Brighton appears to be a destination he would be open to this summer.

Everton unlikely to seal Yankuba Minteh transfer as Newcastle pull plug on Dominic Calvert-Lewin transfer The Toffees' chances of signing Minteh seem to be fading as Newcastle pulled the plug on their pursuit of Dominic Calvert-Lewin. [Alan Myers, 24 June]

The two deals were initially linked, with Minteh potentially moving to Goodison Park as part of a separate deal.

However, with Newcastle no longer interested in Calvert-Lewin, the Merseyside outfit's leverage in the Minteh deal has diminished significantly.

Moreover, Brighton's advanced talks and their willingness to spend over PS30million for the 19-year-old put them in a stronger position.

The Seagulls' recent success in the Premier League and their reputation for developing young talent could be more appealing to Minteh, who is open to a move to a Premier League side.

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Dominic Calvert-Lewin in action for Everton It's time for the Toffees to move on as they do not have the financial might to get into a bidding war.

In other Everton news, Alan Myers claims that the club will announce a new signing in July and not before the end of June.