Everton seeks payment plan for midfielder Mandela Keita amid competition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 8:05 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Everton is pursuing midfielder Mandela Keita from Parma, reportedly offering a multi-year payment plan for a fee starting at €25 million. The club recently finalized a £21 million deal for Hayden Hackney and is seeking to bolster its midfield. However, Atalanta has agreed to personal terms with Keita, complicating Everton's pursuit. Given their financial constraints under Premier League rules, Everton's management must consider alternative, cheaper options to fill their squad needs. The situation remains ongoing as Everton weighs its choices in the transfer market.
- •Everton finalizes £21 million deal for Hayden Hackney
- •Parma seeks €30 million for Mandela Keita
- •Atalanta has agreed to personal terms with Keita
- •Everton faces financial constraints under Premier League rules
- •Club may pivot to cheaper domestic alternatives
- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Everton Ask For Payment Plan For 24-Year-Old: Why Should The Toffees Walk Away Now?
"Good luck figuring out Everton’s transfer strategy right now. Just hours after wrapping up a £21 million (€25m) deal for Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney on Thursday, the Goodison Park hierarchy ...
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