According to sources, Newcastle United are interested in Parma's 24-year-old defensive midfielder Mandela Keita as part of a midfield rebuild, with Bruno Guimarães potentially leaving. Everton are also interested. It is understood that Leeds United have made contact with the Serie A club but have not yet made a formal bid. It is reported that the once-capped Belgium international is open to a Premier League move to advance his career. Parma will not obstruct his departure and is seeking a fee of around €30m (£26m). Keita joined Parma from Antwerp in August 2024 for a fee reported to be €12 million. He has a contract with the Italian club until June 2029, and his current Transfermarkt market value is €20 million.