Naby Keita to Liverpool: Star wants move, transfer request could secure deal - Solhekol

publish 24-07-2017

need Naby Keita to hand in a transfer request if they are to land the RB Leipzig star this summer.



The Reds have reportedly had two bids rejected for the 22-year-old, the second offer reaching £66m.




The Guinean international had a fine season for the Bundesliga side last time out, netting eight goals and chipping in with seven assists in all competitions for Leipzig.

And Solhekol says Keita needs to hand in a transfer request if he wants to join Liverpool.

"Our information is that RB Leipzig are totally adamant that he will not be sold this summer," Solhekol said on Sky Sports News.

"They've already turned down two Liverpool bids. The second one was £66m.

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“Keita wants to move to Liverpool and the big question now is, will he hand in a formal transfer request?”

"Keita wants to move to Liverpool and the big question now is, will he hand in a formal transfer request?

"Liverpool have the option of waiting until next summer, when they can activate his release clause for £48m."

Liverpool are keen to splash the cash this summer with Champions League football returning to Merseyside next season.


The Reds have already signed Mohamed Salah, Dominic Solanke and Andrew Robertson

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