Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has reportedly maintained his interest in signing RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita.
The Merseyside giants have been linked with the Guinean international since the end of the season, but they have been told that it will take £70m in order to secure his signature.
However, according to The Mirror, Klopp is prepared to break the club's transfer record in order to strengthen his squad with the arrival of the 22-year-old.
It has been suggested that Liverpool will not meet the player's current asking price, but they hope that a significant bid can lead to negotiations between the two clubs.
Last season, Keita contributed eight goals and seven assists from 31 league appearances as RB Leipzig finished in second place in the Bundesliga.
Club officials have previously indicated that none of their star players will be allowed to leave this summer.
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