Sources state Everton are interested in Mandela Keita, and Idrissa Gueye is now out of contract. The Serie A side will not prevent his exit. Keita is a once-capped Belgium international, and reports in the Italian media claim a €30m (£26m, $34m) price tag has been set for him. All three sides, which include Leeds and Newcastle, are ready to make a move.

Sky Sports has reported that Everton has made concrete contact with both Parma and Mandela Keita's entourage. Parma is reportedly seeking a transfer fee of a minimum of 25 million euros, in addition to bonuses. It is also reported that Keita cost the Italian club 12 million in 2024.

Everton and Atalanta are both interested in signing Parma's 24-year-old Belgian international midfielder, Mandela Keita. Parma has set an asking price of €20-25 million for the player. Keita, who joined Parma in August 2024, made 37 appearances in Serie A during the 2025/2026 season, contributing one goal and one assist. His contract with the Italian club is valid until 2029, and he has a current Transfermarkt market value of €20.00m.