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Christoph Freund considers the Reds’ interest in one of Salzburg’s top performers to be an “honour”, with a final deal now in the works
Red Bull Salzburg sporting director Christoph Freund has confirmed that the club are in talks with Liverpool over the sale of Takumi Minamino.
It is believed that Minamino, who played lined up for Salzburg against the Reds in the Champions League on Tuesday, has a release clause of £7.25m in his current contract.
The 24-year-old has hit nine goals in 22 appearances for Salzburg across all competitions this season while also providing 11 assists.
Goal understands that Liverpool have emerged as the frontrunners in the race to sign Minamino, with it now possible that a final agreement could be put in place by the time the January transfer window opens.
Salzburg chief Freund has now confirmed that discussions with the Reds are ongoing at a press conference on Thursday, stating: “I can confirm that there are currently discussions with Liverpool.
“It is an honour when these clubs are interested in our players.”
Minamino was a constant threat in the first half of Salzburg’s 2-0 defeat at home to Liverpool this week, which saw them crash out of the competition.
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The Japanese ace found the net in the reverse fixture at Anfield back in October, as the Austrian outfit were beaten 4-3, forming one-third of a fearsome attacking trio alongside Erling Haaland and Hwang Hee-chan.
Liverpool have been so impressed by Minamino that they now believe he is worth more than triple his buy-out clause, with Manchester United, Borussia Dortmund and Juventus also keen thought to be interested in his services.
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