Liverpool are set to complete the signing of Red Bull Salzburg attacker Takumi Minamino in January after the club confirmed a deal has been reached between the two clubs.
BBC Sport's Mandeep Sanghera reported on Wednesday that Minamino underwent a medical, and the club said a deal had been reached on Thursday:
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The 24-year-old is expected to complete the transfer from Austrian champions Salzburg on January 1, having impressed in his two UEFA Champions League group appearances against the Reds this season.