According to Sky Sports News, Liverpool will not be able to sign top transfer target Naby Keita this summer.
Senior officials at RB Leipzig reportedly informed Sky sources that the German club has no intention of selling their most talented player.
Liverpool has been in the market for the versatile 22-year-old after his breakout season last year. RB Leipzig, however, has no intention of parting with the player contracted to them till the year 2020.
Liverpool reportedly had a bid of £72m rejected for the Guinean International, and will now have to look elsewhere to bolster their midfield.
Manager Jurgen Klopp has endured a frustrating summer so far, with Liverpool unable to capture any of their primary targets in the off-season.
Fans of the Merseyside club can take some solace in the fact that Philippe Coutinho has signed a new deal and is not looking for an exit to Barcelona.
