90Min claim Tottenham are considering an offer to sign Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita on a free transfer – with the Reds man listening to offers from around Europe as talks over a new Anfield deal are yet to reach an advanced stage.
Keita, 27, is out of contract at the end of the season. He has been in and out of the Liverpool side ever since he joined the club in 2018. In his fifth season at Liverpool, Keita has played 127 times for the Reds. Injuries have been an issue.
Talks are ongoing for a new deal for the ex-Leipzig midfielder. But, they are not at an advanced stage and with Keita able to talk to clubs regarding a pre-contract arrangement – it is believed he is fielding offers from around Europe.
The report says a number of Premier League clubs are considering offers – with Tottenham one of those. Lyon, Inter, Monaco and Milan are said to be tracking the 50-time Guinea man. Leipzig are also interested in bringing him back.
Tottenham considering offer to sign Liverpool midfielder Keita
Spurs do need a midfielder that can contribute more in attack. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg got an assist for Spurs on Sunday in the 1-0 win over Manchester City – Harry Kane becoming Tottenham’s all-time record goalscorer. But he is defensive.
Hojbjerg, Rodrigo Bentancur, Pape Matar Sarr, Yves Bissouma and Oliver Skipp are all defensive midfielders. They are not renowned for their creativity. Spurs have left Gio Lo Celso and Tanguy Ndombele go on loan for a second spell.
Spurs need an attacking midfielder. Or at least, a player that can score goals – but has the energy to get back into the midfield and offer a defensive screen. Keita has that energy. If he can remain fit, he could be ideal for Spurs on a free.
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