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title: "Liverpool agree deal to sign Takumi Minamino"
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published: "2019-12-12T11:40:40Z"
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# Liverpool agree deal to sign Takumi Minamino

Liverpool have agreed “a January deal in principle’ with Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg for forward Takumi Minamino, according to the ever-reliable Melissa Reddy of [The Independent](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/takumi-minamino-liverpool-transfer-news-release-clause-latest-a9243476.html).

According to the report, Liverpool have agreed to pay the £7.25m release clause in Minamino’s contract and as such, he is expected to become a Liverpool player in January.

The Reds have [apparently](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1205079985582673920) offered the Japanese star a five-year contract and acted quickly to get a deal done as clubs from across the continent were all showing interest in the forward.

### Read Liverpool Verdict

Liverpool have been excellent in the transfer market in recent years and if this deal gets over the line, it will be a testament to the work of Michael Edwards and his staff.

Minamino’s release clause means he is coming at a bargain rate and if he can play as well for Liverpool as he did in recent games against them, he’ll be an excellent addition.