Liverpool have been linked with a move for Naby Keita this summer following his impressive displays for RB Leipzig last term. However, the Reds have found the transfer door slammed well and truly in their face by the German club. Leipzig's sporting director Ralf Rangnick insisted last week none of their key players would be leaving the Red Bull Arena. However, Italian super agent Giovanni Branchini has handed Anfield supporters some hope by revealing Keita does have a release clause.

GETTY Naby Keita reportedly does have release clause which becomes active next summer

GETTY RB Leipzig are determined to keep hold of Naby Keita

It will reportedly come into effect next summer and Branchini is confident the Guinea international will favour a move to Liverpool. "I really like him [Keita] he's similar to [N'Golo] Kante but has better technical skills," Branchini told Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport. "He has a release clause that can be activated from next summer. "RB Leipzig don’t want to sell him now but if he leaves he will be joining Liverpool.”

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