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Burnley star Michael Keane will not return to pre-season training today with Everton deal to be completed before weekend

England international will become the Clarets' most expensive player ever in a £25m deal

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EVERTON are on the verge of signing Burnley defender Michael Keane with a deal set to be completed before the weekend.

The England international will not return to pre-season with the Clarets as Sun Sport exclusively revealed he is closing on a £25million switch to Goodison Park.

Michael Keane is on the verge of completing his move to Everton
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Michael Keane is on the verge of completing his move to EvertonCredit: Getty Images
The 22-year-old will become Burnley's most expensive player ever after completing his £25m move
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The 22-year-old will become Burnley's most expensive player ever after completing his £25m moveCredit: Getty Images

Toffees boss Ronald Koeman has been a long-term admirer of Keane having tracked the 22-year-old throughout the season.

But it has only been the last two weeks where Everton have made a serious move for his signature as Burnley boss Sean Dyche concedes defeat in keeping his talent at the club.

If the deal goes through, Keane will become Burnley's most expensive player ever eclipsing the £7m Southampton forked out for James Rodriguez in 2011.

And as part of the deal, Keane's former club Manchester United will receive 25% of the fee due to the sell on clause in his contract.

United were plotting to bring Keane back to Old Trafford but cooled their interest following the signing of Benfica's Victor Lindelof.

Keane became integral as Burnley avoided the drop last season and his performances earned him his first cap in the England squad.

Manchester United will receive 25% of the fee following a clause in his Burnley contract
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Manchester United will receive 25% of the fee following a clause in his Burnley contractCredit: Getty Images
The 22-year-old earned his first England cap after his performances last season
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The 22-year-old earned his first England cap after his performances last seasonCredit: Reuters

Michael Keane factfile

  • Michael Keane was born on 11 January 1993 in Stockport, England
  • He progressed through the Manchester United Academy to sign first pro contract aged 18
  • Keane had loan spells at Leicester City, Derby and Blackurn
  • He made his Manchester United debut in August 2014 replacing Chris Smalling against Sunderland
  • Louis Van Gaal sent Keane on loan to Burnley after the League Cup loss to MK Dons.
  • The deal was made permanent in 2015 and Keane helped Burnley back into the Premier League in 2016
  • Gareth Southgate handed Keane his England debut against Malta on October 2016

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Jordan Pickford has signed for Everton in a £30m dealCredit: Getty Images

And with Keane set to play regular first-team football under Koeman, he will fancy his chances of making Gareth Southgate's World Cup squad next summer.

Everton have swooped early to secure their signings ahead of next season.

Koeman has already spent over £53m on keeper Jordan Pickford and Ajax's Davy Klaassen.

But they will be hoping to reduce the wage bill with Ross Barkley one of the big names set to leave.

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