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.
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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.