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title: "Virals: Naby Keita ‘to snub Liverpool contract offer’"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2021-09-24T09:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-09-24T09:00:00Z"
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# Virals: Naby Keita ‘to snub Liverpool contract offer’

[Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/09/24/virals-jurgen-klopp-provides-in-depth-liverpool-injury-update/) midfielder [Naby Keita](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/09/22/virals-bizarre-naby-keita-injury-mars-perfect-carabao-cup-night/) is reportedly set to reject an offer of a new contract at Anfield.

The 26-year-old is believed to be [seeking assurances](https://twitter.com/SuperSadioYNWA/status/1441012299242803201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) over his role in Jurgen Klopp’s plans before committing to a new deal on Merseyside.

Signed from RB Leipzig in 2018 for a then club-record £48million ([BBC](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41075272)), the Guinea captain has struggled to hold down a regular place in the Reds’ first-team.

Now, according to [BILD](https://sportbild.bild.de/) football expert Christian Falk, as cited by [Anfield Agenda](https://twitter.com/AnfieldAgenda/status/1441006284086685699) on Twitter, Keita wants guarantees over his place in the squad.

> Naby Keita is set to snub contract renewal talks with Liverpool if he is not given a more prominent role in the team \[Christian Falk\]\
> \
> Thoughts? [pic.twitter.com/BkzAn1lAGs](https://t.co/BkzAn1lAGs)
>
> — Anfield Agenda (@AnfieldAgenda) [September 23, 2021](https://twitter.com/AnfieldAgenda/status/1441006284086685699?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Since arriving at Liverpool, Keita has scored [eight times and provided four assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/naby-keita/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/302215) in 82 outings.

Just as the dynamic Guinean was beginning to hold down a place in the starting XI, an injury picked up in midweek against Norwich City has [ruled out](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12415427/trent-alexander-arnold-and-roberto-firmino-could-make-liverpool-return-against-brentford) the midfielder for the trip to Brentford this weekend.

Prior to the knock, Keita had [scored once](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/naby-keita/leistungsdaten/spieler/302215) in six appearances across all competitions this term.

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

Ultimately, Keita’s inability boils down to recurring [injury problems](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/naby-keita/verletzungen/spieler/302215) and subsequent fitness issues as a result.

Whilst there have been [glimpses](https://www.givemesport.com/1755205-liverpools-naby-keita-scores-outrageous-volley-in-premier-league-win-vs-crystal-palace) of the star player Liverpool bought from Germany, too often the flashes have led to an absence shortly after.

Under contract until 2023 and valued at £28.8million ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/naby-keita/marktwertverlauf/spieler/302215)), hopefully, Keita can remain fit between now and the end of the season and prove to be worthy of both a place in Klopp’s side and a new contract.