Liverpool have been encouraged in their plans to bring forward a deal for RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita.

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has been exploring the possibility of moving forward the Guinea international midfielder's arrival to this transfer window following the £142m departure of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona.

BILD says the Bundesliga side are now softening their stance.

Leipzig would consider allowing Keita to leave this month for a fee of between 15m and 20m euros (£13m-£17.5m).

It suggests Leipzig need to generate extra revenue in order to not fall foul of UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules.