Ok he has only won one cap for Belgium so far, but having just turned 22 Mandela Keita already has 83 Jupiler League, plus European competition games, the defensive midfielder seems to be on Southampton's radar.

According to sportwitness.co.uk Saints have made an offer for Royal Antwerp's Mandela Keita.

They say that Leicester City were also interested in the Belgium International a few weeks ago but have cooled their interest.

They also report that Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports Southampton have made an offer to Royal Antwerp and that offer consisted of a loan for the rest of the season and a purchase clause which would be mandatory under certain conditions., one of which is believed to be Saints remaining in the Premier League.

Royal Antwerp have turned down the opening offer, but it is said that the two clubs are not far short of each others demands and that Royal Antwerp are open to negotiations.

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IanRC added 08:01 - Aug 14 More to the point, the Dortmund striker now appears to be available again
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Bowlercow added 11:18 - Aug 14 Is another defensive m/f a priority? Keeper,attacking m/f and a centre forward Get a fee for Bree,Onuacho,and one or two more who are not going to get game time
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EvertonSaint added 15:18 - Aug 14 How many more rumours are we to see? Let’s comment on actual transfers.
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AmericanSaint added 18:57 - Aug 14 We have enough midfielders - If you wanted to add anyone, then MO from Celtic should have been the only one and we should have just paid the $25M. Nest - Get our Goalkeeper sorted out FAST! - That should be our priority 1 as AM will pass the ball to the opposition way too many times. Yes go get the Dortmund Striker after the goalie.
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