Leeds ‘crank up interest’ in Liverpool attacker with loan deal planned

Leeds United are ‘cranking up their interest’ in Liverpool attacker Takumi Minamino before the transfer window closes, according to reports.

It was reported earlier this week that Liverpool had ‘rejected initial approaches’ from Leeds and Monaco for Minamino. 

The 27-year-old signed for Liverpool in 2019 for £7.25m from Red Bull Salzburg. He has been a bit-part player for Jurgen Klopp’s side since this move and he had a spell at Southampton last season.

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The winger is yet to start for Liverpool in the Premier League this season. His only starts in 2021/22 have come in the Champions League and Carabao Cup.

The Daily Mail are reporting that Leeds are ‘cranking up their interest’ in Minamino. It is said that ‘Marcelo Bielsa is desperate to add some creativity and attacking spark to his team’ before the transfer window closes.

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Minamino is a ‘serious target’ for Leeds and the report adds that they are keen to sign him on loan until the end of the season.

Elsewhere, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is aware Liverpool can’t afford to drop points as they look to keep the pressure on Manchester City in the Premier League title race.

“That’s the position we find ourselves in now. We are chasing and we know we can’t afford to lose points and drop points.