Dortmund enter battle with 28-year-old’s former club to land Liverpool man

Liverpool fans hope that the main negotiation with Borussia Dortmund this summer will be about our possible signing of Jude Bellingham, but it seems that the German club is also interested in signing one of our players.

As reported by Bild (via BBC Sport): “Borussia Dortmund and Naby Keita’s former club RB Leipzig are interested in signing the 28-year-old Guinean midfielder when his contract with Liverpool expires this year. summer”.

By the time the season comes to an end, it seems clear that Naby Keita will leave Anfield on a free transfer, so our club will not be involved in his potential negotiations.

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If we see our number 8 heading to Jurgen Klopp’s former club, some may point to why we didn’t try and push for a move in January, as it could have sweetened the deal ahead of negotiations for their 19-year-old. International England this summer.

However, by allowing the player’s contract to come to an end, we have lost the right to have a say in any future dealings and therefore the Guinean is free to choose which Bundesliga team (or any other club) he wants to play for. join.

It could be a big deal for RB Leipzig if they can return the 28-year-old to his form when he left their club in 2018, as they will be more aware than anyone of the levels the midfielder can achieve in his day.

However, we know better than most that your day doesn’t come as often as we’d like.

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