Michael Keane wanted by Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp joins Chelsea, Manchester City and Everton in race for Burnley defender


LIVERPOOL have reportedly joined the race for Michael Keane.

The Burnley defender is wanted by Manchester City, Everton and Leicester after a string of impressive performances this season.

Michael Keane is wanted by five Premier League clubs
Burnley defender Michael Keane is wanted by five Premier League clubs
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According to the Mail, Jurgen Klopp is now also eyeing Keane – who is in contention to face Germany on Wednesday night.


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The Reds chief is in the market for a centre-back after seeing his side concede more goals than any other side in the Premier League‘s top seven so far this season.

And Keane is under consideration after Klopp got a closer look at the former Manchester United defender in his team’s 2-1 win over the Clarets a fortnight ago.

Keane recently faced Reds in a 2-1 defeat at Anfield
Centre-back Keane, 24, faced Reds in a 2-1 defeat at Anfield two weeks ago
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Keane recently did a fine job of shackling Chelsea's Diego Costa
Keane recently did a fine job of shackling Chelsea's Diego Costa recently
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Sean Dyche's side have the best defensive record in the bottom half of the division thanks to the resilience of England men Keane and Tom Heaton.

And Klopp is likely to face stiff competition from a string of clubs who are willing to pay big money to land the 24-year-old.

Burnley and Keane kept Sunderland hitman Jermain Defoe quiet on Saturday
Burnley and Keane kept Sunderland hitman Jermain Defoe quiet on Saturday
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Jurgen Klopp could submit a bid for Keane to Clarets boss Sean Dyche
Jurgen Klopp could submit a bid for Keane to Clarets boss Sean Dyche
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Everton are confident that they will land Keane this summer for a fee of around £28million.

The Toffees appeared in pole position a few weeks ago as Ronald Koeman made Keane his No1 transfer target.

Rival boss Klopp is also looking at signing a forward, with RB Leipzig's Timo Werner a target.

The 21-year old has netted 14 times in 24 outings for the Bundesliga side this campaign.


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