Cheick Keita, a 23-year-old Malian and French defender at Charleroi, is being monitored by several European clubs as the winter transfer window nears. Real Betis, Fiorentina, and Villarreal are interested in his profile. According to Ekrem Konur, one of the Spanish clubs has already started to make progress on the matter. Separately, Villarreal has made initial contact with the player's entourage and is reportedly considering submitting an official offer in January. Keita is under contract with Charleroi until June 2027 and has a market value estimated by Transfermarkt to be €3.5 million. He joined the club in July 2024 and has two caps for Mali.