5 signings that will most likely happen on deadline day

Modified Jul 05, 2017 13:01 GMT

KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 28: Adrien Silva of Portugal looks on during the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Semi-Final between Portugal and Chile at Kazan Arena on June 28, 2017 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) — The midfield general of Sporting

#4 Naby Keita to Liverpool

SCHLADMING, AUSTRIA - JULY 08: Naby Keita of Red Bull Salzburg controls the ball during the friendly match between Red Bull Salzburg and West Brom on July 8, 2015 in Schladming, Austria. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) — The Leipzig man has been a revelation

Now, let’s get this straight: Naby Keita was Europe’s most complete midfielder last season. Granted, he lacks the aerial ability due to lack of height, but apart from that, he has everything. He was the key in Leipzig’s Bundesliga run last season that saw them end only behind champions, Bayern Munich.

So, naturally, he is a man in demand. And Liverpool are the ones creating the most of that demand. It seems as though Jurgen Klopp rates him highly and wants him at Anfield. But there’s only one problem: Leipzig will not sell him for anything less than £70 million.

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And now the tug-of-war begins. Liverpool want to sign him, but aren’t willing to pay such a steep price for someone with only one wonderful season under his belt. And Leipzig will never let him go for anything less than that, which might as well push this till the very last moment.