Liverpool target Naby Keita has reiterated to Red Bull Leipzig officials in two separate meetings this week that he wants to join the Reds - but crucially Guinean journalists are reporting today that the midfielder "will not spit on Leipzig."
The £70m rated playmaker will not agitate for a move and Leipzig must now decide whether they will keep a player who wants to move, or attempt to settle him down.
Several Guinean journalists tweeted on the proposed transfer.
Amadou Makadji, who featured in the Echo on Tuesday, tweeted last night: "At the last meeting that took place on Wednesday, Naby accompanied by its representatives, reiterated his desire to join the Reds. The ball is now in the camp of the German club, which will decide in the coming days if he wants to sell or not."
At the last meeting that took place on Wednesday, Naby accompanied by its representatives, reiterated his desire to join the Reds.
Sega Diallo tweeted: "Leipzig will soon take a decision on the sale or not of the Guinean. Keita has clearly expressed his willingness to move to Liverpool - but will not spit on Leipzig. What Liverpool must fear most is rejection by Leipzig and a bigger offer from Bayern."
Keita has clearly expressed his willingness to move to Liverpool - but will not ‘spit’ on Leipzig.
While another Guinean reporter, N'Dire Diallo, added: "Keita has eyes for Liverpool. he hammered it in Leipzig's direction this week."
Liverpool will continue to closely monitor the situation but Keita's unwillingness to rock the boat at Leipzig could be crucial.
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