Barcelona were reportedly interested in RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita over the summer but missed out on his signature after Liverpool showed more intent. Elsewhere, there are no signs of progress in Sergi Roberto signing a new contract at the club just yet.
RB Leipzig head of football Oliver Mintzlaff recently spoke to German newspaper Bild and revealed the factors that led Keita to seal a move to Anfield over a higher-profile switch to Barca (h/t Sport Witness).
Mintzlaff was asked whether Reds manager Jurgen Klopp had his "favourite" target sealed ahead of the 2018 summer transfer window, and he replied: "Yes, especially since FC Barcelona was interested in Naby Keita.