Liverpool have been told that they will not sign Barcelona midfielder Seydou Keita in January according to the player, however the Mali international refused to rule out a move in the summer according to the The Sun.
Keita; who has a £90million buy-out-clause in his contract, has struggled to establish himself as a regular at the Nou Camp since his £14million move from Sevilla in 2008; seemed keen to move away from the Catalan club but not until the season is finished.
Liverpool stated their interest in the 31-year-old midfielder earlier this month and although Keita was flattered by the interest and was keen to praise the Premier League, he could not see a January move happening.
Just nine appearances in the first four months of the season and the arrival of Cesc Fabregas from Arsenal in the summer have prompted the Mali midfielder to discuss his future.
Keita said: “Liverpool are a great club and it is fantastic to hear they are interested in me but you know how I feel about Barcelona.
“But we are in football and nothing is an absolute, so let’s wait until the end of the season.
“I want to play more games and the Premier League is very attractive and exciting for anyone.”
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