As reported earlier in the week, at least five clubs are interested in his services, including Leeds, Southampton, Wolves, Fulham and Monaco.
And it is the latter who are now “leading the chase,” according to the Times‘ Paul Joyce, and they are not strapped for cash.
Monaco are, therefore, more than capable of meeting the Reds’ valuation of £17m for Minamino, which would represent a welcome return on a player they landed for £7.5m just over two years ago.