Former Manchester United star attracting interest from Newcastle and Everton

Michael Keane signed for Burnley after impressing on loan

STEVE MCCLAREN is interested in signing former Manchester United centre-back Michael Keane from Championship side Burnley, according to reports.

 

The Newcastle boss is keen on being reunited with the 22-year-old after signing him on loan from Man United when he was manager of Derby in the 2013-14 season. 

Everton are also believed to be monitoring the defender's situation at his current club Burnley, claim the Sun. 

 

In January, Keane joined Burnley on a permanent deal after impressing on a six-month loan at the Lancashire club. 

The England Under-21 international is believed to relishing an opportunity to play in the Premier League after suffering relegation with Burnley last season. 

 

Michael Keane made one appearance for Manchester United before joining Burnley

McClaren currently has plenty of options at centre-back with Fabricio Collocini, Chancel Mbemba, Steven Taylor, Jamaal Lascelles and Mike Williamson, but the Magpies boss aims to make him a target for the January transfer window - having conceded in three of their opening four Premier League games. 

Keane was loaned out four times while at Man United having made just one appearance for the Red Devils - coming on as a 43rd minute substitute against Sunderland in 2014.