Keita, 22, agreed a move to Liverpool over the summer but has to wait until July 2018 to complete the switch.



But Lee Price, who has written two books on the Bundesliga, claims Keita is desperate to change the terms of the deal.



That follows Leipzig being dumped out the Champions League while a title tilt hasn't got off the ground.



"The Naby Keita transfer saga had appeared to resolve itself – the midfielder was due to move to Liverpool in the summer, and that’s that," Price exclusively told Express Sport. LIVERPOOL TRANSFER NEWS: Who will the Reds buy in January?

GETTY Naby Keita wants to move to Liverpool early

GETTY Naby Keita's move to Liverpool has already been agreed

"But the Guinean himself might have a say in the matter.



"Leipzig’s novelty is wearing off – they’re fifth in the Bundesliga this season, and have been demoted to the Europa League, where they face a tough tie against Napoli.



"For Keita, the challenge has almost gone, and he ideally wants to move to Liverpool now.



"The player doesn’t intend to rock the boat hugely in Leipzig, and is relishing the winter break in Germany, but his camp is expected to push for a move upon his return to training in January." TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: All the latest deals ahead of January

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