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title: "Leeds: Whites eye up move for Takumi Minamino"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2022-01-28T10:11:44Z"
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# Leeds: Whites eye up move for Takumi Minamino

**Leeds United are reportedly interested in signing Liverpool forward Takumi Minamino, with Monaco also thought to be keen on a move.**

### The Lowdown: Minamino struggles at Liverpool

The Japanese playmaker has struggled to make his mark at Anfield since arriving from RB Salzburg in January 2020, often finding himself on the periphery of things.

Minamino [hasn’t started a single Premier League game](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/262838/Show/Takumi-Minamino) so far this season, appearing for just 87 minutes in the competition, and it is difficult to see the situation changing considering he has not even forced his way in while Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane have been away at AFCON.

Meanwhile, Leeds have been [strongly linked with Brenden Aaronson](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/brenden-aaronson-leeds-united-lofty-22898206), and it appears Victor Orta could now be eyeing the Reds man as another option in that attacking midfield role.

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### The Latest: Leeds linked with move

According to PA journalist Carl Markham on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/carlmarkham/status/1486779909137698816?s=20&t=7gw8bjoZfQ61Okx18bykCA), Liverpool have rejected ‘initial interest’ from Orta and co regarding a move for Minamino, with Monaco also in the hunt.

The forward’s current Reds deal [expires](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/takumi-minamino/profil/spieler/165793) in the summer of 2024.

> .[@LFC](https://twitter.com/LFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) have rejected initial interest in Takumi Minamino from Leeds and Monaco. Also, Atalanta are monitoring Divock Origi as they could be losing Duvan Zapata to Newcastle.
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> — Carl Markham (@carlmarkham) [January 27, 2022](https://twitter.com/carlmarkham/status/1486779909137698816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

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### The Verdict: Potential shrewd signing

Minamino may have failed to fully make the grade at Liverpool but he is a classy footballer who could be a strong addition by Leeds, having been [hailed](https://metro.co.uk/2021/09/24/jurgen-klopp-praises-improving-liverpool-star-takumi-minamino-15310501/) as ‘outstanding’ by Jurgen Klopp.

The fact that the Reds are [reportedly](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12527003/luis-diaz-liverpool-make-late-swoop-for-porto-winger-wanted-by-tottenham) set to sign Luis Diaz from Porto could also push the Japan international further down the pecking order at Anfield, possibly improving Leeds’ chances of getting their man, despite the initial rejection.

Minamino has undoubted pedigree, having [scored 42 goals and registered 30 assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/takumi-minamino/alletore/spieler/165793) in 136 Austrian Bundesliga appearances, and he could bolster the Whites’ attack at a crucial point in the season.

***In other news, Leeds are reportedly considering another bid for one player. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-transfer-rumours/leeds-considering-third-aaronson-bid/).***