The two clubs have agreed on a cost of €15 million (£12.9 million) plus up to €3 million in add-ons for the Japan international forward, Takumi Minamino.
The 27-year-old, who was acquired from Red Bull Salzburg for £7.25 million, spent four months of the 2020-21 season on loan at Southampton. Minamino has appeared for Liverpool 53 times and scored 14 goals.
His departure would further alter Jürgen Klopp’s offensive options this summer. Sadio Mané has left for Bayern Munich, Divock Origi has left and is expected to join Milan, and Darwin Nez has been acquired from Benfica for a cost that will rise to £85 million. Fábio Carvalho, another offensive player, has joined Fulham.
Newcastle has reached an agreement with Burnley to purchase goalkeeper Nick Pope, with an announcement expected as the necessary paperwork is finalized. The 30-year-departure old’s was predicted following Burnley’s relegation.
The England international was a big goal for Eddie Howe and is expected to become the manager’s second summer acquisition after Matt Targett’s £15 million permanent transfer from Aston Villa.
Newcastle is also attempting to acquire Hugo Ekitike from Reims. The clubs have agreed on a transfer fee of €30m plus up to €5m in add-ons, but obstacles with the player’s agency must be resolved.
Arsenal is attempting to complete a deal for Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City after securing the signing of Fábio Vieira from Porto. There is competition for Brazil forward, and specifics have not been finalized, including with the player and his representatives. Tottenham and PSG are among the clubs keeping an eye on the situation.
City’s acquisition of Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund has prompted Dortmund to discuss the purchase of Sébastien Haller from Ajax for €35 million. The former West Ham striker will undergo a medical examination.
