Everton are expected to offer Michael Keane another one-year extension ahead of the summer.
Around 12 months ago, Keane was handed a one-year deal to keep him on Merseyside for the 2025/26 campaign.
Keane has really impressed for Everton this season following Jarrad Branthwaite’s lengthy absence through injury.
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The 33-year-old’s performances have left David Moyes reluctant to lose him as a free agent.
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Everton set to offer Michael Keane another one-year deal
Taking to TalkingPoints, there are a number of Everton fans who want Keane to sign a new deal on the back of his performances this season.
According to Sportsboom, the Toffees are going to attempt to keep Keane at the Hill Dickinson Stadium for another year.
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Moyes is believed to be at the centre of the push to keep the veteran defender.
Keane has already admitted he wants to remain at Everton, having now racked up nine years on Merseyside.
The 33-year-old has played 27 times in the Premier League this season, which makes him an obvious option to bolster the squad depth for next season.
Everton are targeting European qualification in the remaining seven games of the season, and keeping a reliable player like Keane would mark an instant win for the Friedkins.
Everton could still add in defence this summer
Keeping Keane at the club does not mean that Everton should not be looking to add more quality in that position.
It has to be remembered that Branthwaite’s fitness is still being monitored by Everton after recent fears following his return from a long-term injury.
James Tarkowski, Keane, and Jake O’Brien will all act as good options for the Blues at centre-back, but it is believed Everton are still searching for more.
Everton are showing an interest in John Stones as his time at Manchester City looks to be heading to a conclusion this summer.
He would certainly add a lot of experience, but this just highlights Everton’s stance on really adding to their squad depth ahead of next season.
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