The value of Keïta will be dictated by where Leipzig finish in the Bundesliga

Liverpool are set to save millions on Naby Keïta’s summer transfer fee as RB Leipzig struggle to win a place in Europe. The Guinea international will move to Anfield on July 1 but his value will be determined by where Leipzig finish in the Bundesliga table.

They are sixth, a point ahead of Eintracht Frankfurt, after a 5-2 home defeat by Hoffenheim on Saturday, in which Keïta scored.

It is understood that Liverpool will pay about £48 million for the midfielder if Leipzig end up seventh or below. That rises to £52.75 million should they qualify for the Europa League, which they are on course to do, and £59 million if they earn a place in the Champions League.

Liverpool tried to sign Keïta, 23,