Michael Keane was 'Bambi on ice' at Manchester United but now the big clubs are circling

Daily Mail | March 23, 2017

Michael Keane may have lacked the star quality to make it from Manchester United’s academy to the first team, but his rapid progress means he could leave Burnley for £25million this summer.

Nine years ago he was lost, almost jettisoned from United’s academy aged 15.

Now the central defender has won his first England cap and clubs such as Everton, Liverpool and Chelsea are eager to snap him up. Keane, 24, has one season left on his contract and Burnley will not stand in his way — providing the offers top £20m.

Michael Keane impressed for England against Germany and is wanted by a host of big clubs

The centre back began his career at Manchester United and was described endearingly known as u2018Bambi on ice', looking unco-ordinated during his teen years at Carrington — The centre back began his career at Manchester United and was described endearingly known as ‘Bambi on ice', looking unco-ordinated during his teen years at Carrington

Keane (circled) pose alongside fellow academy youngsters at the very start of his career

Steve Walsh, Everton’s director of football, is a confirmed admirer of a player who earns less than £30,000 a week, having identified Keane as a target during his time with Premier League champions Leicester City.