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title: "Leeds: Whites backed to sign Takumi Minamino this summer"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2022-03-07T12:05:35Z"
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# Leeds: Whites backed to sign Takumi Minamino this summer

**Leeds United could potentially sign Liverpool forward Takumi Minamino in the summer transfer window, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.**

### The Lowdown: Minamino enjoying a productive season

The Japan international may not be a key figure at Anfield currently, with [world-class names](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/26/Show/England-Liverpool) keeping him out of the starting line-up, but he is still having a good season.

However, Minamino has chipped in with an impressive tally of [nine goals](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/262838/Show/Takumi-Minamino) in all competitions, playing an important role in Liverpool winning the Carabao Cup.

Leeds have been [linked](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10454731/Leeds-crank-Liverpools-Takumi-Minamino-Brenden-Aaronson-talks-stall.html) with a move for the 27-year-old in the recent past and it may be a rumour which continues to circulate.

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### The Latest: Leeds backed to make move for Minamino

Speaking to [GiveMeSport](https://www.givemesport.com/87979922-elland-road-jesse-marsch-knows-all-about-long-term-37-cap-leeds-target), O’Rourke claimed that Jesse Marsch’s arrival at Elland Road could increase the chances of Minamino coming to Leeds, with the duo having previously worked together.

The journalist said: “Yeah, I still think it’s a position that Leeds need to strengthen. They’ve been so badly hit by Patrick Bamford’s absences this season through injury; they haven’t got much up there. Jesse Marsch knows all about him from his time at RB Salzburg.”

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### The Verdict: Ideal summer signing

Minamino may not have been a huge success at Liverpool so far but he has shown his class sporadically and would be a shrewd summer addition at Leeds.

The fact that he and Marsch [worked together at Red Bull Salzburg](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/takumi-minamino/leistungsdatentrainer/spieler/165793/plus/0/saison/2019/verein/409/trainer_id/17275) means that the Whites’ new manager is aware of his qualities, with Jurgen Klopp also [hailing](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/every-word-klopp-minaminos-complete-performance) the 27-year-old as ‘exceptional’ after his match-winning double against Norwich in the FA Cup last week.

Minamino’s [versatility](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/takumi-minamino/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/165793) means he could thrive in a number 10 role, out wide or even leading the line. He could therefore be invaluable to squad depth, not to mention bringing undisputed quality in attacking areas.

[Seventeen goals in 37 caps](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/takumi-minamino/profil/spieler/165793) for Japan is also an impressive return, and if Liverpool are willing to part ways this summer, a move to Leeds could suit all parties.

***In other news, Phil Hay has provided a key Leeds injury update. Read more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/bamford-injury-boost-phil-hay-villa/).***