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AS Monaco coach Philippe Clement has dropped a huge hint that Takumi Minamino's transfer from Liverpool is edging closer to completion The Japan international joined the Reds in January 2020 from Red Bull Salzburg, following two impressive performances against Jurgen Klopp's men in the Champions League.

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And now, the coach of the Ligue 1 outfit has dropped the biggest hint yet that a deal for the forward is edging closer to competition as RMC Sport have quoted him talking about what qualities Minamino will bring to France.



Minamino was a key figure in Liverpool's domestic cup triumphs last season as he finished as the club's top-scorer in both the League Cup and FA Cup.

However, in the seasons since, for a number of reasons, life at Anfield has at times been difficult for Minamino and the Reds with the Liverpool manager being unable to satisfy his craved game time.

Though his performances in both competitions failed to earn him extra game time in the Premier League, even in the absence of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane as they took part in the Africa Cup of Nations, as he only accumulated 176 minutes during the Reds' title chase.
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