Burnley to offer Keane new contract

 

Burnley will offer centre-back Michael Keane a new contract in order to ward off interest in the player, reports the Daily Mirror. 

 

The Clarets successfully fended off a number of Leicester bids for the youngster in the summer, while Chelsea have since been credited with an interest in Keane. 

 

The 23-year-old is considered a long-term replacement for John Terry, with Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo keeping a close eye on the player. 

 

Burnley to offer Keane new contract

 

Burnley boss Sean Dyche views Keane as an integral member of the squad and is keen to tie him down to a deal before the January transfer window opens. 

 

With Chelsea looking to improve their homegrown quota, Keane has been identified as a top target for the Blues, though Dyche will hope the centre-back puts pen to paper on a fresh contract before the end of the year.


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