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Liverpool have been told they can have striker Keita Balde Diao for £24million after opening talks with Lazio over a deal.
The Reds turned to the 19-year-old this week as they continue their hunt for attacking options following the sale of Luis Suarez to Barcelona.
Keita is rated as a big star in Italy and Liverpool began talks this week, initially offering £15.8million for his services, which Sky Italia says was rejected.
However, Brendan Rodgers remains in the hunt for the forward and has been told by Lazio that they will sell him they up the offer to £24million.
The former Barcelona man has scored five times in 23 matches for Lazio and has previously been linked with a switch to Manchester United.
Source: Metro
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