Southampton showed interest in Mandela Keita and proposed a loan with a mandatory purchase option of over 10 million euros. However, Antwerp FC rejected this offer as they wanted a permanent transfer instead. Eventually, Southampton abandoned their interest and opted to loan Lesley Ugochukwu instead.

Southampton seemed like a concrete option for Mandela Keita, but they did not reach an agreement with Antwerp.

Mandela Keita is of interest to several clubs. Antwerp has already rejected offers from Southampton and Napoli. Antwerp is demanding at least 16 million euros for the 22-year-old, for whom they initially paid 8 million euros.

Southampton has shown interest in Mandela Keita, but their offer was rejected by Antwerp. Antwerp wants at least 16 million euros for him.