Jurgen Klopp favourite has told Andoni Iraola all about Liverpool target Maghnes Akliouche

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Liverpool made an approach for Monaco's Maghnes Akliouche earlier in the transfer windowFormer Liverpool star Takumi Minamino has already offered a glimpse into what the club might expect from Maghnes Akliouche. However, former Liverpool player Minamino has previously lauded Akliouche's character and his ability with the ball.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE!

Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook page"When I arrived at the club, I noticed him straight away, he was the best young player in the team," Minamino told Monaco's club website in December 2024. I am sure he will have a good future so I am happy to be able to play with him."Minamino was often a backup option throughout his Liverpool career, but played alongside several prolific forwards during his time at the club.

Shortly after Minamino completed his move to Monaco in 2022, Jurgen Klopp paid tribute to what the Japan international, who made 55 Liverpool appearances and claimed the 2020 Premier League title, had contributed to the side."We miss him honestly. "We should not forget, as an offensive player coming to Liverpool in a time when the settled front three were Mane, Firmino, Salah; the new signing was Diogo Jota -- it's not like you have to be a bad player to not be in the first lineup."No, you have to be a world-class player to be around [the starting XI] and to be the next coming on, so Taki [Minamino] did that incredibly well for us."New boss Andoni Iraola will be eager to forge an equally devastating attack during his tenure as Liverpool manager.