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title: "Liverpool target holding out for Juventus move"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Ryan Darby"
section: "Liverpool News"
published: "2017-06-04T10:26:40Z"
modified: "2017-06-04T10:26:40Z"
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# Liverpool target holding out for Juventus move

Liverpool target Keita Baldé Diao is believed to be holding out for a move to Serie A champions Juventus.

[The Express](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/812618/Liverpool-Keita-Balde-Lazio-Juventus-Transfer-News-Gossip), who cite Italian outlet Calcio Mercato claim that the Reds will face a tough task in trying to sign the player this summer.

Liverpool had been rumoured with a summer move for Keita, who is expected to leave Lazio after an impressive season.

The Serie A have accepted that they need to sell the player this summer with Keita having only 12 months left to run on his current deal.

With Lazio asking for just £26 million for the winger, the Reds had identified Keita as a cheaper alternative to Mohamed Salah, who is being linked with a £35 million to Anfield.

Keita has now reportedly agreed on personal terms ahead of a summer switch to Juventus, who will look to strengthen again during the transfer window as they look to continue their dominance in Italy.