Bologna is still monitoring Mandela Keita

According to a report by Corriere dello Sport, in addition to Sassuolo midfielder Kristian Thorstvedt, Antwerp's Mandela Keita is also on Bologna's radar. While Bologna is considering defensive reinforcements, they are also evaluating potential midfield additions. On sporting director Giovanni Sartori's list, Thorstvedt remains the top target.

Bologna midfielder Jerdy Schouten has attracted interest from Hajduk Split, coached by Gennaro Gattuso. If this deal goes through, the Norwegian midfielder from Sassuolo would become a concrete target for the Serie A club. However, the deal will depend on whether Sassuolo's management demands an excessive transfer fee. It is evident that Thorstvedt prefers to stay in Serie A rather than play in Serie B.

However, Sartori does not have just one target in mind. His second option is Antwerp midfielder Mandela Keita. In fact, Bologna showed strong interest in the Belgian starlet last summer but ultimately decided to sign Lewis Ferguson instead. In addition to Bologna, Ajax, Wolfsburg, Leicester City, Rennes, Lyon, and Fiorentina are also keeping an eye on Mandela Keita's situation.