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Borussia Dortmund ‘considering moving Naby Keita as they search for a replacement for Jude Bellingham’… with Inter Milan ‘also interested’ in the Liverpool midfielder who is out of contract this summer
- Naby Keita is out of contract this summer and unlikely to sign a new deal
- Both Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan are considering signings for Keita
- Meanwhile, Liverpool are said to be interested in midfielders from both clubs.
Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan are reportedly considering a move for upcoming free agent Naby Keita.
The Liverpool outcast is out of contract at the end of the season and unlikely to put pen to paper on a new deal.
Gazzetta dello Sport are reporting that Bundesliga giants Dortmund are considering signing Keita as a potential replacement for Jude Bellingham.
Many expect the England international to leave the club this summer, and Liverpool are keen to bring him to Anfield in the next transfer window.
The Italian publication has also claimed that Inter Milan are in the race to sign the 28-year-old Guinean international.
Naby Keita is expected to leave Liverpool this summer with his contract due to expire
The midfielder is the object of interest for both Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan
Inter, like Dortmund with Bellingham, could have to bring in a new midfielder if any of their current members leave the club.
Nicolo Barella is another reported target for Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool, while Marcelo Brozovic’s future at the club is also uncertain.
Liverpool had high hopes for Keita after they signed him to a £52m contract in 2017, though he joined the club a year later.
However, his spell at Anfield has been marred by inconsistent form and frequent injury problems which have prevented him from securing a regular place in the starting XI.
The Guinean international is free to sign a pre-contract with a foreign club and both Keita and Liverpool are said to have already decided to move on when their current contract expires.
Although Liverpool are one of the main candidates to sign Bellingham this summer, they are expected to face strong competition for his signature.
The likes of Real Madrid and Man City have also been linked with the midfielder potentially costing up to £130m.
Borussia Dortmund are considering replacements for Liverpool target Jude Bellingham
Inter Milan may need to replace Nicolo Barella (L) who has also been linked with Liverpool
The Gazetto dello Sport report also claims that Inter star Barella and Moises Caicedo are on Klopp’s shortlist.
Barella, 26, has been a regular for Inter Milan for the past four seasons, making 166 appearances and scoring 17 goals.
Meanwhile, Caicedo has previously been linked with Liverpool, as well as Arsenal and Chelsea.
The Gunners had the price of a move for Caicedo taken away during the January transfer window, with the Seagulls turning down a £70m offer.