News that Naby Keita could yet sign a new contract with Liverpool may come as a surprise after reports emerged that the Guinean international was “unhappy” with his fortunes at Anfield.
Commenting on the matter on Twitter, Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg claimed that talks over the updated terms had stalled and an exit “is possible” before the summer window closes.
Naby Keita’s agents have expressed their discontent, despite what Liverpool spokesmen say
Now, according to Football Insider, it seems that negotiations between club and player have reopened with the former ‘increasingly hopeful that a deal can be sealed’.
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In his day, the number 8 is a great option for Jurgen Klopp to have available in his midfield arsenal.
It’s also worth bearing in mind that we’d be highly unlikely to get a really interesting fee from a potential suitor if we were to part with the former RB Leipzig star in January, the last chance to do so with his contract due to expire next year.
We’d rather keep Keita if the opportunity presents itself, of course, though it’s up to the Guinean and his entourage to determine how they feel about it and the potential direction of his career.
A move away from Anfield is probably his best bet for regular minutes, that is, if anyone is willing to take a chance with his injury history.
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