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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Fmichael-keane-england.JPG "England's Michael Keane in the World Cup qualifier against Lithuania on March 26, 2017")
Burnley line up Liam Moore as Michael Keane replacement?
Burnley reportedly earmark Reading centre-back Liam Moore as a possible replacement for Michael Keane should he leave the club this summer.Jun 4, 18:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fwayne-rooney.jpg "England captain Wayne Rooney in action during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016")
Steve Holland: 'Wayne Rooney still has England future'
England assistant manager Steve Holland insists that the door will "never" be closed for Wayne Rooney at international level, despite being left out of the latest squad.May 29, 13:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Video: Sports Mole Reader Awards - Premier League Defender of the Season
Find out who you voted as the Premier League defender of the 2016-17 season in the Sports Mole Reader Awards.May 29, 12:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F51%2Fronald-koeman.jpg "Ronald Koeman is all smiles during the Premier League game between Everton and Liverpool on December 19, 2016")
Why Everton are best placed to finish in fourth place in Premier League table
Everton weakened towards the end of the last Premier League campaign, but they should be best placed to finish in fourth position during the next campaign.May 28, 17:29
Tottenham Hotspur, Everton to battle for £22m-rated Harry Maguire?
Tottenham Hotspur and Everton reportedly prepare to do battle for the signature of £22m-rated Hull City centre-back Harry Maguire.May 28, 14:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fvirgil-van-dijk.JPG "Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk in action during his side's Premier League clash with Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium on October 30, 2016")
Manchester United 'finalise defensive transfer shortlist'
A report claims that Jose Mourinho has handed chairman Ed Woodward a three-player shortlist to shore up Manchester United's defensive ranks for next season.May 25, 20:35
Burnley chairman: 'Michael Keane part of our future plans'
Burnley chairman Mike Garlick is prepared to offload Michael Keane for free next year if it means the defender helping the club to stay in the Premier League.May 24, 18:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F01%2Fsean-dyche.jpg "Sean Dyche shouts orders during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017")
Sean Dyche keen to "keep upgrading" Burnley
Sean Dyche believes that Burnley's season has been positive but is eager to "keep upgrading" his squad despite interest in the club's star players.May 20, 15:51
Manchester United to re-sign Michael Keane from Burnley in £25m deal?
Manchester United are reportedly leading the chase to sign Burnley defender Michael Keane, who left Old Trafford in 2015.May 17, 10:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fsean-dyche.jpg "Sean Dyche watches on during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Burnley on May 13, 2017")
Sean Dyche laments "poor" defending in Bournemouth defeat
Sean Dyche questions the defending of his central defenders following the 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth, claiming that Burnley "could have nicked something".May 13, 19:36
Team News: Bournemouth, Burnley unchanged
Bournemouth and Burnley both name unchanged XIs for their clash at the Vitality Stadium.May 13, 13:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fjoshua-king-junior-stanislas.jpg "Joshua King congratulates Junior Stanislas during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Burnley on May 13, 2017")
Live Commentary: Bournemouth 2-1 Burnley - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Bournemouth's 2-1 victory over Burnley in the Premier League.May 13, 13:00
Sean Dyche: 'No pressure to sell Michael Keane'
Burnley manager Sean Dyche reiterates that the club will not be bullied into selling defender Michael Keane, who has been linked with a move away this summer.May 9, 14:10
Report: Liverpool in advanced talks with Burnley defender Michael Keane
Liverpool are closing in on the £25m capture of Burnley defender Michael Keane, according to reports.May 8, 20:21
Team News: Michael Keane absent for Burnley
An injured Michael Keane misses out as Burnley welcome West Bromwich Albion.May 6, 13:05
Jamie Carragher: 'Michael Keane should join Everton'
Former Liverpool captain Jamie Carragher says that Burnley centre-back Michael Keane should forget about re-joining Manchester United, and instead move to Everton.Apr 24, 11:00
Live Commentary: Burnley 0-2 Manchester United - as it happened
Relive the Premier League meeting between Manchester United and Burnley with Sports Mole's live text commentary.Apr 23, 12:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Feverton-goodison-park-general.JPG "A general shot of the corner flag at Goodison Park prior to their Premier League clash with West Ham United on October 30, 2016")
Everton chief Robert Elstone expects "busy" summer of transfer activity
Chief executive Robert Elstone acknowledges that Everton have to get their transfer spending right this summer if they are to challenge for a place in the top four.Apr 21, 16:28
Sean Dyche: 'Michael Keane future is in Burnley's hands'
Burnley manager Sean Dyche plays down speculation that Michael Keane has chosen to leave the club this summer amid reported interest from Spurs, Everton and Liverpool.Apr 21, 14:37
Report: Tottenham Hotspur enter bidding war for Michael Keane
A report claims that Michael Keane is now on the radar of Tottenham Hotspur, joining the likes of Everton and Liverpool in showing an interest in the Burnley defender.Apr 20, 19:37
Report: Michael Keane to leave Burnley at end of season
Highly-rated England defender Michael Keane will leave Burnley at the end of the season, according to reports.Apr 20, 11:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F05%2Fromelu-lukaku.jpg "Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Everton and Bournemouth on February 4, 2017")
Everton march on at home to climb up to fifth
Romelu Lukaku is on the scoresheet once again as Everton beat Burnley 3-1 at Goodison Park to climb up to fifth in the Premier League table.Apr 15, 15:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Fromelu-lukaku.jpg "Romelu Lukaku in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Everton on April 1, 2017")
Team News: Ashley Williams returns to Everton XI
Ashley Williams is back in the starting XI as Everton welcome Burnley to Goodison Park.Apr 15, 13:03
Sean Dyche: 'Michael Keane deserving of recognition from peers'
Sean Dyche believes that it is not only good for Michael Keane but also for Burnley that the centre-back has been nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Year award.Apr 13, 16:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Feden-hazard.jpg "Eden Hazard in action for Chelsea on December 3, 2016")
Eden Hazard, N'Golo Kante among PFA Player of the Year award nominees
Eden Hazard and N'Golo Kante are among the six nominees for the PFA Player of the Year award, while Dele Alli leads the way in the Young Player of the Year category.Apr 13, 08:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F05%2Fromelu-lukaku-steve-cook.jpg "Romelu Lukaku and Steve Cook in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Bournemouth on February 4, 2017")
Everton to consider move for Bournemouth defender Steve Cook?
Everton will reportedly consider a move for Bournemouth defender Steve Cook should they fail to seal the signing of Burnley's Michael Keane.Apr 11, 12:11
Michael Keane 'calm' amid transfer talk
In-demand centre-back Michael Keane insists that he is "fully focused on Burnley" despite the contract speculation surrounding his future.Apr 3, 18:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fvincent-janssen_1.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur striker Vincent Janssen in action during his side's Champions League clash with AS Monaco at Wembley Stadium on September 14, 2016")
Team News: Vincent Janssen up front for Tottenham Hotspur
Vincent Janssen starts up front for Tottenham Hotspur's visit to Burnley.Apr 1, 13:08
Manchester United 'want to re-sign Michael Keane'
Manchester United reportedly add Burnley defender Michael Keane to their list of summer transfer targets.Apr 1, 12:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fmauricio-pochettino.JPG "Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino watches on during the Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on January 1, 2017")
Preview:Burnley vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor.Mar 31, 12:15
Everton interested in Hull City defender Harry Maguire?
Everton are reportedly keeping tabs on Hull City defender Harry Maguire ahead of a possible summer move.Mar 30, 17:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fsean-dyche.jpg "Sean Dyche watches on during the Premier League game between Burnley and Bournemouth on December 11, 2016")
Sean Dyche: 'Michael Keane will benefit from England experience'
Burnley manager Sean Dyche rejects suggestions that Michael Keane will be under more pressure to perform now that he is an England international.Mar 30, 17:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Fjermain-defoe-eric-dier-adam-lallana.jpg "Jermain Defoe celebrates scoring with Eric Dier and Adam Lallana during the World Cup qualifier between England and Lithuania on March 26, 2017")
Jermain Defoe on scoresheet in England win
England move onto 13 points in Group F courtesy of a 2-0 win over Lithuania in Sunday's 2018 World Cup qualification match at Wembley Stadium.Mar 26, 17:55
Team News: Jermain Defoe starts for England
Jermain Defoe starts up front as England host Lithuania in their World Cup qualifier.Mar 26, 15:03
Report: Everton interested in England duo Michael Keane, Jordan Pickford
Everton are eyeing a double swoop for Burnley defender Michael Keane and Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, according to reports.Mar 26, 09:26
Gareth Southgate hints at first England start for Ben Gibson
England manager Gareth Southgate insists that it 'would not be a gamble' to start Ben Gibson against Lithuania, with injuries and suspensions forcing his hand slightly.Mar 25, 20:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fgareth-southgate_1.JPG "Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016")
Preview:England vs. Lithuania
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Group F qualifier between England and Lithuania at Wembley.Mar 25, 15:47
Manchester United to profit from Michael Keane transfer?
A report claims that Manchester United will receive up to a quarter of any profit made by Burnley for the sale of Michael Keane in the summer, should he depart Turf Moor.Mar 25, 12:05
Michael Keane: 'I've proved Manchester United wrong'
Michael Keane admits that he feels as though he 'proved a point' to former club Manchester United when making his international debut for England away to Germany.Mar 24, 16:57
Lukas Podolski blasts Germany past England on international farewell
Lukas Podolski marks his 130th and final international appearance with a stunning goal to fire Germany to a 1-0 win over England in Dortmund.Mar 22, 21:46
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