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Liverpool Transfer News: RB Leipzig to Resist Reds Move to Sign Naby Keita Early

Liverpool are reportedly set to be disappointed in their attempts to sign Naby Keita six months early, as RB Leipzig are planning to resist the Reds' January approaches.

According to Sky Germany (via Sky Sports' Michael Kelleher), the Bundesliga outfit are "reluctant" to allow Keita to leave in the current window, even if offered further financial incentive.

Liverpool sealed a deal back in August to sign midfielder Keita in the summer of 2018.

Following Philippe Coutinho's recent departure to Barcelona, though, reports have emerged stating Liverpool are keen to bring the 22-year-old to Anfield early and are prepared "to pay Leipzig a premium on top of the £55 million fee" they have already spent, per theMirror'sDavid Anderson.