Leicester City news: Foxes to make sensational £20million bid for Burnley defender Michael Keane in January window
LEICESTER CITY will make a new £20 million bid for Burnley’s England squad man centre half Michael Keane in the next window.
The Foxes plan to improve their summer bid for defender Keane and hope to pull off the coup with the carrot of Champions League knock-out football for him.
Burnley star Michael Keane is on Claudio Ranieri’s radar, as well as a host of other managersGetty ImagesKeane is blossoming at Burnley in the heart of the defence after being let go by Manchester UnitedReuters
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Claudio Ranieri sent top spy Eduardo Macia to watch Keane at the weekend to update reports on the former Manchester United prospect who was a Foxes target before the season began.
Ranieri is concerned that he has no real competition for veteran pair Wes Morgan and Robert Huth – and an extended run in Europe will stretch his squad further.
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Keane has stalled on a new contract at Burnley and they may be forced to sell after stubbornly refusing all offers last time. Sean Dyche’s team have gone well this season, but a big bid would still test them.
He has been rewarded with a England call-up for his good performancesGetty Images
Keane seems sure to be at the centre of huge transfer attempts in January and Burnley are braced for the worst. Their spies are already checking on replacements.
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