“can’t stoop low to play for Everton” Player who offered the best contract ever just to sign for them has rejected Everton and will play for….

Yankuba Minteh, the highly sought-after winger, has rejected an offer from Everton to join Brighton & Hove Albion in a £33 million deal, according to Sky Sports Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg. Despite being linked to Everton, Minteh has chosen to join Brighton, with a medical scheduled for Sunday.

Everton was considered the frontrunner for Minteh’s signature, but the club’s financial constraints made it difficult to complete the deal. Newcastle United, Minteh’s current club, was willing to sell him to the highest bidder, and Brighton’s offer proved too good to refuse.

The 19-year-old winger was also on the shortlist of Borussia Dortmund, but he has opted to join Brighton, where he will be the first signing for new sporting director Fabian Hürzeler. Everton’s failure to sign Minteh is a significant blow, but the club is expected to move on and explore other options.

Newcastle United’s interest in Dominic Calvert-Lewin, an Everton striker, is still alive, but the Magpies need to sell players to avoid a profit and sustainability (PSR) breach before the end of the month. Everton, on the other hand, is unlikely to spend over £30 million on a single player, especially with Iliman Ndiaye set to join the club in a £20 million deal.

Sean Dyche, Everton’s manager, will not be left short in attack, with Jack Harrison already returning to the club and Ndiaye set to follow him. The club is expected to be active in the transfer market, exploring other options to strengthen their squad.

In conclusion, Yankuba Minteh’s rejection of Everton’s offer is a significant blow to the club’s transfer plans. However, with Brighton willing to pay £33 million for his services, Everton’s financial constraints made it difficult to compete. The club will move on and explore other options, with Sean Dyche keen to strengthen his squad ahead of the new season.