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RB Leipzig chief Mintzlaff admits Liverpool, Arsenal targets Keita, Forsberg 'arouse great interest'

RB Leipzig chief Oliver Mintzlaff says they'll fight to keep hold of star midfielders Naby Keita and Emil Forsberg.

Keita is a top target for Liverpool, while Arsenal and AC Milan are chasing Sweden international Forsberg.

But Mintzlaff told BILD: "It would be negligent to give up one of our playmakers.

"There are no concrete offers available. But let's say this: Of course, the boys have aroused great interest through their achievements. That's the normal gear. But that's not what we're dealing with."

He also had a pop at Forsberg's agent Hasan Cetinkaya, adding: "If the adviser has forgotten how long Emil is contracted with us, then we will be able to send him a copy quickly."

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