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Two and a half years on from his arrival on Merseyside, Japan international Takumi Minamino is about to leave Liverpool.

The Reds had hoped to generate £17m from his sale but according to Sky Sports journalist Lyall Thomas, they’ve agreed to take an initial £12.9m from AS Monaco, potentially rising to £15.4m through add-ons.



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So who might Julian Ward and his recruitment team look at in the coming transfer windows?



That has to be regarded as a reasonable price tag for a 27-year-old who scored 10 goals for Liverpool last season, playing a vital role in their domestic cup double, who still had two years left on his deal.

Next time Liverpool come knocking on Monaco's door, they can give a gentle mention of the name Minamino.

And it’s a relationship Liverpool may look to tap into, given that Monaco place so much faith in exciting young talent.