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title: "Liverpool: Fans excited by Paul Joyce’s transfer news on Takumi Minamino"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fans-excited-by-paul-joyces-transfer-news-on-takumi-minamino/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Nathan Linley"
section: "Liverpool Football Club"
published: "2019-12-12T16:20:29Z"
modified: "2019-12-12T16:20:29Z"
---

# Liverpool: Fans excited by Paul Joyce’s transfer news on Takumi Minamino

**Liverpool fans went crazy on Thursday after reports revealed that the Reds are looking to sign RB Salzburg midfielder Takumi Minamino.**

The Japan international, who featured and [impressed](https://metro.co.uk/2019/12/12/liverpool-transfer-news-takumi-minamino-release-clause-11771914/) in both games against the Reds in the Champions League, has attracted the interest from the Merseyside club’s officials.

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Minamino scored during his side’s [4-3](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49874345) defeat at Anfield earlier in the season.

> Liverpool ready to move for Red Bull Salzburg’s Takumi Minamino in January. He has a release clause of just £7.25million[https://t.co/Uw0PtpLMbE](https://t.co/Uw0PtpLMbE)
>
> — paul joyce (@\_pauljoyce) [December 12, 2019](https://twitter.com/_pauljoyce/status/1205049503440613377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Fans were left [stunned](https://www.footballfancast.com/premier-league/liverpool/liverpool-fans-stunned-by-salzburg-ace-takumi-minamino) by his performance during the first game, with some supporters pleading with the club to sign him back in October.

[The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/liverpool-close-on-red-bull-salzburg-star-takumi-minamino-and-can-sign-him-for-just-7-25m-8zzkc9knv#) revealed that the Japanese winger will be available for a fraction of his £20m valuation, possessing a release clause of £7.25m which could be activated in January.

Supporters exploded with delight about the update from Joyce and made their feelings clear on social media.

Here you will find some of the best responses from Liverpool fans, with one supporter dubbing Minamino as a better player than Tottenham’s Heung-min Son:

> Better than Son tbh [https://t.co/5Yssjh9z4q](https://t.co/5Yssjh9z4q)
>
> — Jefé (@\_kwakutabiri) [December 12, 2019](https://twitter.com/_kwakutabiri/status/1205053860135485441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> No way. Unreal
>
> — Tom (@PrimeWij) [December 12, 2019](https://twitter.com/PrimeWij/status/1205050618206998529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Yes please. Future star. [https://t.co/rPKQBXYojI](https://t.co/rPKQBXYojI)
>
> — J. 🌹✊🏾 (@jaytothelo) [December 12, 2019](https://twitter.com/jaytothelo/status/1205050406071685121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Vote Joyce
>
> — tim (@timmounce) [December 12, 2019](https://twitter.com/timmounce/status/1205049761348362240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Lovely cushioned header from PAAAUUUL!!!
>
> — LFC7 (@lianco7) [December 12, 2019](https://twitter.com/lianco7/status/1205049648383172608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> [pic.twitter.com/ZEyV6AWveW](https://t.co/ZEyV6AWveW)
>
> — ™️ (@\_Hxigh) [December 12, 2019](https://twitter.com/_Hxigh/status/1205049809775865856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> [pic.twitter.com/IdxZpXrk8a](https://t.co/IdxZpXrk8a)
>
> — AdamChoi (@choi1992) [December 12, 2019](https://twitter.com/choi1992/status/1205049956953923584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> A nice Christmas present Paul…
>
> — roger fallon (@FallonRogeri) [December 12, 2019](https://twitter.com/FallonRogeri/status/1205050902043910144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)