The Belgium international first joined the Jupiler Pro League giants on loan from OH Leuven midway through the 2022-23 season, before returning for a second spell at the club in the summer window.
Having already come good in Antwerp colours, Keita's stock has continued to rise in the 2023-24 campaign, in which he has set up two goals from 29 matches from a defensive midfield role.
The 21-year-old started three games for the Belgian side in the Champions League group stage — including both of their clashes with Barcelona — and he boasts one goal and three assists from 47 games for Antwerp overall.
Thanks to his rise to prominence in his homeland, Keita made his senior debut for Belgium in a 3-2 Euro 2024 qualifying win over Austria in October, and his loan with Antwerp is set to become permanent this summer.
However, the 21-year-old could soon be set for a swift exit from Antwerp, as according to Het Nieuwsblad, Man United have already sent representatives to keep an eye on him on several occasions.
The Red Devils are said to have identified Keita as an ideal successor to Casemiro, who shone for Erik ten Hag's side in his debut season but has seen his influence wane in recent months.
The former Real Madrid man still has two years left to run on his contract at Old Trafford, as well as an option until 2027, but he is one of a plethora of players who could be moved on in a summer clearout.
Clubs in Saudi Arabia are expected to pursue a deal for the 32-year-old, who is not believed to be in Sir Jim Ratcliffe's long-term vision for Man United following his 25% purchase.
Furthermore, Sofyan Amrabat's loan deal from
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