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Post by Football News on Jan 8, 2015 19:24:16 GMT
Burnley seal £2m deal for Manchester United defender Michael Keane
• England Under-21 player has been on loan at Turf Moor • ‘We see a lot of development in him,’ says Dyche  Michael Keane has impressed during his loan spell at Burnley. Photograph: Jon Super/APBurnley have announced the signing of England Under-21 international Michael Keane from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee understood to be in the region of £2m. The 21-year-old defender, who had been on loan with the club since August, has signed a 3½-year contract at Turf Moor. The deal is reward for the positive impression Keane has made with the Premier League newcomers, having established himself in the side in November. Sean Dyche, the manager, said: “Michael is a good young player and we see a lot of development in him as he’s on a good pathway at the moment and we’re delighted that he has decided to join us.” Keane’s signing will ease some of Dyche’s defensive concerns with Kevin Long facing a long spell out and Mike Duff and Jason Shackell having also had time on the sidelines recently. He came through the United youth set-up and signed professionally for the club in 2011. He also had loan spells at Leicester, Derby and Blackburn and then made two appearances for United this season before joining Burnley on August deadline day. He has since made 11 appearances for Dyche’s side. Guardian
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