Leeds United look to have fallen behind in the race to sign Liverpool forward Takumi Minamino, according to reports, with Wolves in pole position. The 27-year-old is due to leave Anfield this summer for around £17 million, and has been linked with a move to Leeds and a reunion with former RB Salzburg manager Jesse Marsch.
But now Football Insider have reported that Wolves are leading the way, making contact with the club to negotiate a deal and with Minamino’s representatives to sort a contract. Bruno Lage’s side face competition from the Whites as well as Fulham and Southampton - where the Japan international spent the second-half of the 2020/2021 season - but have acted swiftly and are willing to meet Liverpool’s demands.
“A Liverpool source has told Football Insider that Wolves have made contact over a deal for Minamino and have held talks with his representatives.” They wrote. “Negotiations are progressing over a deal, amid growing signs the Molineux outfit are willing to match the asking price of the Champions League finalists.”
