Keane had been on United’s radar but the club signed Lindelof instead

Everton will look to push through a £25 million deal for Michael Keane, the Burnley defender, before they return for pre-season training next week.

Ronald Koeman has made the England centre back his first choice to bolster his rearguard and discussions between the clubs have been taking place.

Manchester United had been interested in Keane, but opted for the £30.7 million capture of Victor Lindelof, from Benfica, instead.

Koeman has already made a number of additions to his squad this summer ADAM DAVY/PA WIRE

Keane knows he will play regularly at Goodison Park and would join a club determined to make in-roads into the Premier League’s elite.

Everton have already recruited Jordan Pickford, Davy Klaassen, Henry Onyekuru and have a deal for Sandro Ramírez in place which would take their June spending to £66 million. Cuco Martina will join on a