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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is considering a move for Keita claim ESPN – but it's not the £50million-rated midfielder from RB Leipzig who is one of his main targets for this summer.

The Reds pursuit of Guinea international Naby Keita is well-documented with the Guinea international being one of the main forces behind his newly-promoted side's charge to second place in their debut Bundesliga season.

However, Liverpool are now believed to be mulling over a potential swoop for Lazio's Keita Balde.

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The Senegalese ace, like his German-based namesake, is also 22 but plays as a forward and netted 15 goals in 30 Serie A games this season.

Anfield scouts are believed to have had a long-standing interest in the player, who is a product of Barcelona's youth academy, and have been monitoring his progress since 2014.

Balde has just one year remaining on his current contract and there are currently no signs that he will extend his stay in the Italian capital.

Liverpool are already negotiating a potential big deal in the Eternal City as they continue talks with Lazio's local rivals Roma over Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah, formerly of Chelsea.