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Report: Liverpool could get £11 million transfer boost over Naby Keita

Naby Keita of RB Leipzig in action during UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between Napoli and RB Leipzig at the Stadio San Paolo on February 15...
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Liverpool are reportedly set to get off the hook over increased payment for Naby Keita.

Naby Keita of RB Leipzig in action during UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between Napoli and RB Leipzig at the Stadio San Paolo on February 15, 2018 in Naples, Italy.

According to The Times, Liverpool are set to escape paying an increased £11 million for midfielder Naby Keita.

Keita has already agreed to sign for Liverpool this summer, with an agreement reached a year ago on the proviso the midfielder stays at RB Leipzig this season.

The final fee is dependent on Leipzig’s final Bundesliga position.

If Leipzig finish in the top four then Liverpool would be on the hook for a total of £59 million.

Leipzig's Guinean midfielder Naby Keita celebrates after scoring the 4-0 during the German first division Bundesliga football match between RB Leipzig and SV Darmstadt 98 in Leipzig,...

A top six place will push the fee to £53 million, as opposed to the original £48 million agreement.

RB Leipzig are currently in sixth place, just one point ahead of seventh placed Eintracht Frankfurt.

They are currently four points off fourth place, with three games left to play.

Keita is going to be an exciting addition for an already terrific Liverpool side next season.

This year he has scored 10 goals in all competitions and provided seven assists.