Liverpool are set to bank themselves £18million from the sale of Takumi Minamino soon, and they are somehow going to make a profit on the forward.The Japan international arrived at Anfield as an exciting prospect having impressed against the Reds for RB Salzburg.
But Minamino underperformed massively and never truly justified the Reds triggering of his £7m release clause. However, despite scoring six goals in 40 Premier League appearances, Jurgen Klopp’s side are set to make a solid £11m profit on the 27-year-old as he is set to sign for Ligue 1 outfit Monaco.
But Liverpool aren’t alone in how they have managed to bag a healthy profit on a flop, Daily Star Sport takes a look at ten players who have repeated the trick.
When Dan James arrived at Manchester United from Swansea City for £15m on a five-year deal, expectations were high. He shone in the Championship and his electric pace and desire to race in behind really caught the eye, but he struggled at Old Trafford.
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