Liverpool have reportedly taking Naby Keita’s brother on trial.
According to ESPN, Liverpool have brought in striker Petit Keita – the brother of midfielder Naby – for training, though it’s currently unclear if they will offer a deal or not.
The Reds paid £52.75million to sign Keita from RB Leipzig, and the midfielder has so far underwhelmed at Anfield, though it is of course early days.
Now out through injury, Liverpool will be looking for Keita to settled on Merseyside in the coming weeks and months – and may be about to make a move to help him.
ESPN report that Liverpool have welcomed striker Petit Keita to Melwood for training, with the forward reuniting with brother Naby for the time being.
Keita, 17, was with fifth-tier German side Inter Leipzig before leaving over the summer, and the free agent is now training with Liverpool having been spotted this week.
The Guinean has been described as a classic centre forward, and whilst it’s unclear whether Liverpool have plans to offer him a deal, he at least has a foot in the door to impress.
It seems that Petit is often by Naby’s side. When Naby was at RB Leipzig, Petit was at Inter Leipzig, so seeing him join up with Naby again isn’t a huge surprise as Liverpool look to help him settle – though whether it will lead to a deal, or give him a chance with another local club further down the pyramid, such as Southport or Tranmere Rovers, remains to be seen.
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