A couple of weeks ago it was reported in Belgium that Leicester City had concrete interest in Mandela Keita and that the Foxes could move forward for a deal.
Now it’s Southampton who are said to be chasing the 22-year-midfielder, and there’s big claims about the Saints moving forward with their interest.
Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports Southampton have made an offer to Royal Antwerp for the young midfielder. That offer from the Saints consisted of a loan for the rest of the season and a purchase clause which would be mandatory under certain conditions.
Royal Antwerp have rejected that offer, but are presented as being open to negotiations and making progress on the move. Those clauses could well be key in this negotiation going places or not.
Maybe if that doesn’t work, the player’s agents can try Ipswich Town next, with a move to the Premier League via a newly promoted side seemingly on the agenda.
