“Everton’s SHOCKING Last-Minute Deal to SNAG Star Player Before He VANISHES Tonight – Paul Joyce Drops BOMBSHELL!”

Michael Keane has been with Everton since 2017, making over 200 appearances for the club.

However, his contract is set to expire at the end of June, and the 32-year-old is poised to become a free agent within hours.

This uncertainty has attracted interest from Wrexham, with the former England international exploring options for the upcoming season.

Despite this, Keane now looks set to remain at Goodison Park. In recent weeks, David Moyes has been active in addressing player contracts, and Jarrad Branthwaite is expected to sign a new deal soon, despite continued speculation over his future.

According to Paul Joyce of The Times (30 June), Everton have reopened talks with Keane, and discussions over a new contract are now underway.

The club is eager to retain the experienced centre-back and hopes to finalise an agreement soon.

Securing Keane would allow Everton to avoid spending on a replacement, freeing up funds for other areas of the squad.

Those resources must now be made available to Moyes for much-needed reinforcements—particularly in attack. Everton cannot afford delays in the transfer market, especially with pre-season fast approaching.

If Keane stays, the real value of the deal lies not in his performances—which have declined sharply in recent seasons—but in the opportunity it creates to reallocate spending toward strengthening the frontline.

Some of Keane’s displays last season were far from convincing, so unless the contract extension leads to swift investment in attacking reinforcements, the move could be seen as redundant.

Moyes must now act quickly. With the new season looming, Everton need to make decisive moves to address glaring weaknesses and ensure they’re not left behind once the campaign begins.