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Liverpool target Naby Keita speaks out on his future amid transfer interest
RB LEIPZIG midfielder Naby Keita has downplayed talk of a summer move, amid interest from Liverpool.
Naby Keita finishes brilliantly for Leipzig
Keita has emerged as a key target for Liverpool after his impressive displays for the Bundesliga this season.
Jurgen Klopp has earmarked signing a midfielder to help them challenge for the title next season, and is keen on Keita, even though he has been slapped with a £50million price-tag.
Recent reports suggested Klopp would be willing to meet the player’s wage demands of £120,000 a week.
Added to that, Keita shares the same agent as Sadio Mane, which would make a switch conducive.
Liverpool have been sniffing around Naby Keita
Jurgen Klopp is reportedly prepared to match Naby Keita's wage demands
I am a young player who never cares about rumours or what appears in the newspapers
Despite the ongoing speculation, Keita is calm over his future.
When asked about the transfer rumours, he told Bundesliga.com: “My only focus is on our games and my performances; they are the most important things.
"I am a young player who never cares about rumours or what appears in the newspapers.
“I am now looking forward to a well-earned holiday and then to next season."
Keita, who joined Leipzig last year, scored eight goals for them this term.
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