Leeds United remain interested in Liverpool forward Takumi Minamino, according to a report from David Lynch, writing for Anfield Watch. 

The lowdown: Long-standing admiration

Leeds were heavily linked with a move for Minamino during the January transfer window and even had approaches turned down, while there was also interest elsewhere from French Ligue 1 club AS Monaco.

Since then, the Japan international has remained a bit-part player on Merseyside despite scoring in the midweek Premier League victory over Southampton.

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Now, perhaps unsurprisingly, Whites' boss Jesse Marsch could be weighing up a possible reunion at Elland Road with the versatile ace whom he selected on 22 occasions during their time together at Red Bull Salzburg.

The latest: Marsch loves him

As per the report from Anfield Watch, Leeds were indeed 'among the clubs' that attempted to make a deal happen in January.

It's claimed that Liverpool will demand a fee in the region of £17million for Minamino and the former Southampton loanee is still 'attracting interest' from Yorkshire and Inter Milan.

The report also states that should Leeds avoid relegation this weekend then Marsch will 'renew their attempts' to land the 39-cap ace who is said to be 'receptive' to the possibility of making the switch.

Marsch is a huge fan of the player, having gushed over his abilities when Liverpool first signed him.

The verdict: Go all out

Despite a lack of regular opportunities since joining Liverpool, Minamino continues to prove his quality when called upon, scoring ten goals and providing one assist in just 24 appearances across all competitions this season.

In truth, the inability to break into Jurgen Klopp's first team has been through no fault of the gifted Japanese attacker and was instead caused by a lengthy settling in period as the pandemic struck followed by the arrival of instant superstar signings Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz.

Dsecribed as being a 'very clever' operator by Marsch following his transfer to the Premier League, Minamino's ability to play in both wide and central positions would make him a huge addition to the Leeds squad and Director of Football Victor Orta should desperately be attempting to make this deal come to fruition.

In other news: Orta now finally set to accept defeat as Leeds plot exit for Bielsa ‘mistake’ – opinion.