Wolverhampton Wanderers are now showing interest in a summer move for an "immense" defender, who is set to be available on a free transfer, according to a report.
Wolves move six clear of the drop
At one stage this season, Wolves found themselves in a perilous position, however, an uptick in form under the helm of Vitor Pereira has moved them six points clear of the Premier League relegation zone with 10 games left to play.
Pereira's side are by no means out of the woods yet, but Ipswich Town and Leicester City are in very poor form, so it is becoming increasingly likely they will avoid relegation to the Championship.
Wolves' upcoming Premier League fixtures Date
Southampton (a) March 15th
West Ham United (h) April 1st
Ipswich Town (a) April 5th
Tottenham Hotspur (h) April 12th
Manchester United (a) April 19th
As such, the Old Gold can tentatively start making plans for the summer transfer window, and they have recently sent scouts to watch Viktoria Plzen striker Rafiu Durosinmi.
The Wanderers may be forced to bring in a new forward, given that Matheus Cunha, who has a £62m release clause in his contract, has now started to attract widespread interest.
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However, according to a report from The Daily Mail, Wolves are also keen to strengthen at the opposite end of the pitch, with it being revealed they are now showing an interest in Everton defender Michael Keane.
Keane is set to be available on a free transfer at the end of the season, upon the expiration of his contract with the Toffees, and a number of clubs are watching the centre-back.
Saudi Pro League side Al Riyad and MLS team FC Dallas are also looking at the Englishman, so Wolves may face competition for his signature, should they decide to formalise their interest.
"Immense" Keane is proven in the Premier League
The 32-year-old has a plethora of experience in England, making 249 appearances in the top flight across spells with Manchester United, Burnley and Everton, and he scored a late winner for the Merseyside club at Molineux back in 2021.
During his time with the Toffees, the 12-time England international has been lauded as "immense" by Harry Redknapp, but he has started to play more of a bit-part role this season, appearing for just two minutes in the Premier League in 2025.
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As such, there are question marks over whether Wolves should pursue a move for the Everton defender, and it would admittedly not be the most exciting of summer signings.
However, Keane's vast experience in the Premier League suggests he could do a good job as a squad player at the very least, and it is an added bonus that he is set to be available on a free transfer this summer, which would make it a low-risk move.