Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen can understand Liverpool's pursuit of RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita.

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has Keita high on his shopping list.

And Meulensteen told BBC Sport: "He does remind me of Kante.

“He's got unbelievable energy, he's all over the place. He intercepts balls, he starts off attacks.

“He's dynamic, he goes forward, he's just an exciting player to watch that's only going to get better and better."

Liverpool have already signed Mohamed Salah from Roma in a deal worth £39m.