LIVERPOOL CLOSING IN ON BARCELONA MIDFIELDER

By Staff Writer
Updated: 25 February, 2012

Liverpool have again been linked with a move for Barcelona’s Mali international midfielder Seydou Keita.

Kenny Dalglish has tracked the player for a number of months and reports last month suggested Liverpool came close to securing a deal during the January transfer window.

The 32-year-old is set to leave Barcelona at the end of the season and Liverpool now appear favourites for his signature according to the Metro newspaper, although it is claimed Newcastle United are also showing an interest.

Keita has played over 100 times for the Catalan giants and is contracted to the club until 2014, however it is claimed Barca are ready to listen to offers in the region of £5 million for the player.

Liverpool are desperate for midfield cover but it is likely the reds would have to meet Keita’s current weekly wage of £80,000 to entice him to Anfield.

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