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title: "Leeds: Paul Robinson makes Takumi Minamino transfer claim"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2022-06-16T13:05:18Z"
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# Leeds: Paul Robinson makes Takumi Minamino transfer claim

**Former [Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) goalkeeper Paul Robinson has been left excited over a possible swoop for Liverpool forward Takumi Minamino.**

### The Lowdown: Leeds linked with Minamino

The Whites have been [linked](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/darwin-n-ez-benfica-want-85m-for-liverpool-target-while-bayern-munich-make-laughable-bid-for-sadio-man-vt9j8v903) with a move for the 27-year-old in recent weeks after securing their [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) status on the final day of last season.

The Japan international, who contributed to [20 goals in 22 games](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/takumi-minamino/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/165793/plus/0?saison=&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=17275) under Jesse Marsch at Red Bull Salzburg, is free to leave Anfield this summer if his [£17m](https://theathletic.com/3355484/2022/06/08/liverpool-darwin-nunez-sadio-mane/) valuation is met.

[The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/3355484/2022/06/08/liverpool-darwin-nunez-sadio-mane/) claimed that the Reds have given the green light for Minamino’s agent “to hold talks with suitors about a potential move”, name-checking Leeds as a club who have contacted the forward’s representatives.

### The Latest: Robinson praise for Minamino

Robinson, who contributes as a pundit for [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/12599291/paul-robinson-leeds-survival-destiny-is-in-their-own-hands), was talking to [MOT Leeds News](https://motleedsnews.com/exclusives/leeds-united-sky-sports-pundit-thrilled-as-liverpool-allow-takumi-minamino-agent-to-enter-talks/) regarding a possible move for the Liverpool man.

He said that signing Minamino would be ‘like having two players in one’ and backed the Japan international to play as an ‘out-and-out number nine’ when required.

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Robinson stated:

> “I like Minamino and he fits the bill of a player who can play when Patrick Bamford doesn’t and he’s also a player who can play wide.
>
> “The difficulty of signing a back-up striker for Bamford is that he doesn’t play at any other time.
>
> “But with a player like Minamino, he can go out wide. It’s like having two players in one.
>
> “He can play behind the striker, he can go in the wide areas and when Patrick’s not fit, he can play as the out-and-out number nine.
>
> “The likelihood of getting a full season out of Patrick is slim so he’s the type of player Leeds need to be looking for.”

### The Verdict: Perfect target?

Minamino made [24](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/takumi-minamino/leistungsdaten/spieler/165793) appearances in all competitions last term, playing as a centre-forward, attacking midfielder and on the wing, scoring [10](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/takumi-minamino/leistungsdaten/spieler/165793) times and providing [one](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/takumi-minamino/leistungsdaten/spieler/165793) assist. That is a very impressive record considering that he only made [nine](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/takumi-minamino/leistungsdaten/spieler/165793) starts under Jurgen Klopp, averaging a goal for every 100.8 minutes on the pitch.

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Leeds could do with attacking reinforcements over the coming months, and as Robinson mentioned, Minamino could fit the bill at Elland Road due to his versatility.

He has [40](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/takumi-minamino/leistungsdaten/spieler/165793) games of Premier League experience under his belt, so now could be the perfect time to reunite with Marsch and become a regular under the American once again.

***In other news – [As well as Roca: Leeds and Marsch now want to sign another ‘incredible’ midfielder](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-united-nicolas-raskin-transfer-update/)***