Liverpool’s attempts to sign Naby Keita continue to be stonewalled with Red Bull Leipzig again insisting the midfielder will not be sold.

The Bundesliga side contacted the Merseyside club directly on Wednesday to reiterate they will not be moved from their position, despite Jurgen Klopp being prepared to break Liverpool’s transfer record to secure the 22 year-old.

In fact, it seems Leipzig’s position is hardening every week.

It now looks increasingly likely the only way a move can proceed is if Keita pushes for it. That is something the Guinea international indicated he was not prepared to do earlier in the window.

However, Keita is due back in training with the German club on Thursday. Much will now depend on how eager he is to make the move to Anfield in this window and if he makes a formal transfer request.