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Manchester United have reportedly been monitoring Royal Antwerp’s Mandela Keita for a while now at the same time as curiosity within the participant continues to mount.
The midfielder is claimed to be of curiosity to United, who might discover themselves in want of reinforcements in the course of the park this summer time.
There’s uncertainty over the long-term way forward for Casemiro, who’s attracting overtures from the Saudi Professional League.
New United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is believed to be eager on offloading Casemiro’s wages from the membership’s books.
Ought to the Brazilian go away, the providers of a brand new defensive midfielder will probably be wanted.
In line with Het Nieuwsblad, United have been added to a rising checklist of suitors which might be probably seeking to land Anterp’s Mandela Keita.
He arrived on the Belgian outfit final 12 months in January earlier than extending his keep on the membership in the summertime.
Keita is on mortgage from OH Leuven in a deal that features a buy possibility for the summer time. Nevertheless, Antwerp are unlikely to train this feature due to their monetary woes.
The membership must promote gamers earlier than making purchases.
Since he joined Antwerp, Keita has been an important participant within the facet. This season alone, he has made 20 appearances within the Jupiler Professional League.
Het Nieuwsblad state, “After Arthur Vermeeren, Mandela Keita (21) ought to change into Antwerp’s subsequent outgoing high switch.”
“No lack of curiosity. Even Manchester United have scouted him a number of instances.”
“Curiosity will solely enhance.”
Just lately, Antwerp boss Mark van Bommel mentioned Keita’s future and indicated that it’s virtually assured the 21-year-old will probably be taking part in for an even bigger crew subsequent season.
Bommel mentioned, “No. There’s at the moment curiosity in Keita and that curiosity is not going to disappear.”
West Ham are additionally believed to be eyeing the participant. Transfermarkt worth him at €11m.
