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West Ham United are looking to move for Everton defender Michael Keane
Aug 27 2026 18:51 · By onefootball.com · 29 Reads
West Ham United are looking to move for Everton defender Michael Keane before next Tuesday’s transfer deadline, according to ExWHUEmployee.
West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo wants experienced players in his ranks as the London Stadium club eye an immediate return to the Premier League.
Keane has played 286 times in the top-flight and he is available for sale after nine seasons with Everton.
The 33-year-old started 29 of the 33 league games he featured in last term, but it appears Toffees manager David Moyes has put Jarrad Branthwaite and James Tarkowski ahead of the West Ham target in his pecking order.
The duo started the Premier League game against Crystal Palace at the weekend.
While Keane returned for the Carabao Cup game against Preston North End last night, he is expected to return to the bench when Everton take on Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday.
The Englishman could be open to leaving and West Ham could give him an opportunity to play regularly, albeit in the Championship.
The Hammers wanted Axel Disasi but he has opted to join Palace and they could now move for Keane.
The 6ft 3in defender has experience in the division having featured for the likes of Leicester City, Derby County, Blackburn Rovers and Burnley.
The Everton star will bring much-needed leadership to the West Ham dressing room and squad, and Nuno could do with such a defender in his ranks.