Reports | Monaco set to complete signing of Liverpool winger Takumi Minamino

Liverpool signed Takumi Minamino from Red Bull Salzburg by activating his £7.25 million release clause making him the first Japanese player to play for the club in the process. The Japanese international has proven his attacking qualities whenever he has featured for the Merseyside club although chances were limited for Minamino. Reports had suggested that the 27-year-old would move onto greener pastures in order to get more playing time at his next destination.

Minamino played a key role in Liverpool's two domestic cup successes last season as he was the club's leading top scorer in the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup. The former Salzburg player was on the fringes of the side for games of significant importance as he failed to feature in the finals of both the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup while only managing to make one Premier League start all campaign. Personal terms are agreed between the player and the club with Minamino expected to fly to France to complete his medical and finalize his transfer.