Three clubs are reportedly in talks to sign Takumi Minamino from Liverpool after the player has made intentions clear that he wants to leave. After two and a half seasons at Anfield where his opportunities have been limited, the Japan international is keen to find more regular game time elsewhere.
Leeds United have been linked with his signature since the January transfer window and rumours continue to emerge detailing the interest from Elland Road. However, they are joined by other teams hoping to sign Minamino this summer.
According to the latest report from Fabrizio Romano, three clubs have opened talks with Liverpool over a deal for the 27-year-old. Those clubs were not specified although, given prior interest, there is every likelihood that Leeds are one of them.
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Monaco have been heavily linked in recent weeks and the bookmakers’ odds suggest they have overtaken the Whites as favourites to sign the out-of-favour forward. A €17m price tag has reportedly been set on Minamino who has two years left on his contract in the North-west.
The third club to have opened talks over a potential deal is totally unclear as there are no concrete links to any other sides outside of Leeds or Monaco. The odds provided on a transfer for Minamino might help suggest who else might be involved in the battle. They are as follows:
· Monaco – 4/6
· Leeds United – 7/2
· Wolves – 7/1
· Fulham – 9/1
· Lazio – 12/1
· Inter Milan – 20/1
· Leicester City – 20/1
· Southampton – 20/1
· Lyon – 25/1
· Marseille – 25/1
