Takumi Minamino

Eight players bid farewell to Liverpool in the summer transfer window and they've had mixed fortunes in the opening weeks of the 2022/23 season

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been speaking about the summer exits of Divock Origi, Sadio Mane and Takumi Minamino.

The forward has made Liverpool a tidy profit, but he leaves Anfield with a bitter taste in his mouth.

The Japanese forward was frustrated at Anfield but will now be able to showcase his skills in the French top flight.

“Minamino could have just taken the wages and not got game time, which is what a lot of players do."

The Japan forward is ready to end his frustrating spell at Anfield - but he looks unlikely to stay in the Premier League with a move to a Champions League club agreed

The forward has shown only glimpses of his talent and is clearly not afraid to express his feelings.

There is a new contender for the signature of the Liverpool fringe player, who could take him to a different league in Europe.

The Japan international failed to establish himself as a regular starter at Anfield and will be offloaded this summer.

The Reds missed out on a blockbuster deal, though that may inadvertently tee up a handy sale of their own.

Leeds and Southampton were duking it out for Minamino, but a new suitor have leapt into the lead.

The Reds already confirmed seven exits, though the next five could recoup £100m if they get their way.

Having secured their second signing of the summer on Wednesday, Leeds fans may not have long to wait for a third with progress being made over a deal for Minamino

With five clubs in the mix to sign the departing Liverpool star, the Reds are reported to have put a new, slightly higher, price tag on the Japan forward

With Liverpool ready to offload the pair, Leeds, Newcastle and West Ham have reportedly learned the Reds' asking prices for their two unwanted stars

The Japan international performed miracles in the domestic cups last season, though that won't stop the Reds severing ties.

The attacking midfielder has scored 10 goals and added a single assist in 24 matches this season but is chasing for game time

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“It hasn’t quite worked out for him at Liverpool."

Takumi Minamino took his goals tally in the cups to six this season after his double put Liverpool into the FA Cup quarter finals.

Opportunities look slim for the squad man but he is still dreaming of making the most of those that come his way

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