BORUSSIA DORTMUND are winning the battle to sign Naby Keita.
That's according to Betfair, who've installed the Germans as 4/1 favourites to clinch his signature this summer.
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Keita is one of four Liverpool stars set for a big Anfield send-off this weekend.
Along with Roberto Firmino, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Keita will experience his final home game when Aston Villa visit on Saturday, with the club set to acknowledge their contribution.
A Liverpool message read: "The quartet will each embark on new chapters in their careers following the conclusion of the 2022-23 season, having helped the Reds lift a host of the game’s biggest honours during their spells at Anfield.
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"The four all played their part in Jürgen Klopp’s side winning the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup in 2019, before becoming the first Liverpool team to clinch the league title for 30 years as they racked up 99 points in 2019-20."
Keita scored 11 times in his 129 appearances for Liverpool since his release clause was triggered to leave RB Leipzig in 2017, where he was included in the Bundesliga team of the season.
There's no doubt injuries hampered his career on Merseyside, with his latest hamstring problem keeping him out for three months earlier this campaign.
He played his part in the club winning the Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, Champions League and Club World Cup during that time.
Now, a return looks on the cards with Dortmund seemingly leading the chase.
They're 4/1 with Betfair to sign him this summer, with a stay in the Premier League with Crystal Palace a surprise second favourite at 7/1.
Barcelona come next at 8s before Galatasaray and Inter Milan at 10/1.
Newcastle are 16/1 before a return to his former clubs RB Leipzig (20/1), RB Salzburg (33/1) and FC Istres (50/1).
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