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Liverpool fans want club to move for Renato Sanches if Naby Keita can’t move

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Should Liverpool move for Renato Sanches?

Liverpool continue to be frustrated in the transfer market by RB Leipzig who are unwilling to sanction the sale of Naby Keita.

Keita is the club’s top midfield target with BBC Sport report their willingness to pay a club record fee.

RB Leipzig's Naby Keita in action with Ingolstadt's Roger Bernardo (R)RB Leipzig’s Naby Keita in action

Liverpool may elect to save their money until next summer when his £48 million release clause can be activated, but fans would still like to see another marquee arrival at Anfield.

A popular name is Bayern Munich talent Renato Sanches, who has had a difficult year in Germany after his big money move from Benfica.

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Sanches had arguably his best game for the club yesterday as he helped Bayern to a pre-season friendly win over Chelsea, playing all 90 minutes.

Bild report the £27.5 million teenager is unhappy at Bayern and wants a move, potentially on loan, after starting only six league games last season.

Manchester United were keen last summer and AC Milan are interested this year, but Liverpool would be wise to throw their hat into the ring, especially for a motivated player who hopes to make Portugal’s 2018 World Cup squad.

Sanches can play on the wing or centrally, and would be a dynamic option for Liverpool to add to their squad – and on loan it would carry very little risk.

Supporters took to social media yesterday to urge the club to consider making a move if their efforts to sign Naby Keita continue to stall…