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Liverpool 'near agreement on a new contract for midfielder Naby Keita despite mixed success at Anfield - after entering the final year of his deal'

Liverpool are close to extending Naby Keita's contract, according to reports.

The central midfielder has entered the final year of his deal at Anfield.

And as reported by the Sun, the Guinean star and the club are nearing an agreement on fresh terms to keep him on Merseyside.

Liverpool are reportedly close to extending the contract of midfielder Naby Keita (right)
Club chiefs want to keep him as there is an understanding it would be expensive to replace him

Keita, 27, has had mixed success at Anfield since arriving from RB Leipzig in a £53million deal in summer 2018.

One game into his fifth season, he has played 117 times in all competitions, scoring 11 goals.