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Manchester United defender Michael Keane set to complete permanent switch to Burnley

The 21-year-old defender had already been on loan at the club

Andy Hampson
Thursday 08 January 2015 14:50 GMT
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Michael Keane in action for Burnley
Michael Keane in action for Burnley

Burnley have reached an agreement to sign England Under-21 international Michael Keane from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee.

The 21-year-old defender, who had been on loan with the Clarets since August, is set to sign a three-and-a-half 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 since November.

Manager Sean Dyche 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.

Keane came through the United youth set-up and signed professionally for the club in 2011.

He had loan spells at Leicester, Derby and Blackburn and then made two appearances for United at the start of this season before joining Burnley on August deadline day.

He has since made 11 appearances for Dyche's side.

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