AliousMichael Keane is among a number of Everton players who may be set for a departure this summer as his contract at Goodison Park approaches its expiration.
Everton could see as many as 13 current squad members leave Merseyside in the coming months. Nine of those—including Keane—are nearing the end of their existing deals, while five others are currently at the club on loan, three of whom have options to be signed permanently. This period of transition is likely to bring significant changes to David Moyes’ squad ahead of the next campaign.
Keane is one of the longest-serving members of the Everton squad facing a potential exit, behind only club captain Seamus Coleman and the injury-stricken Dominic Calvert-Lewin. With no new contract on the horizon, the 32-year-old looks increasingly likely to depart on a free transfer when the season concludes.
Wolves, Saudi, and MLS Clubs Eye Keane Move
Despite falling down the pecking order at Everton following Jarrad Branthwaite’s return from injury last autumn, Keane’s early-season performances did not go unnoticed by other clubs. According to a **Daily Mail** report from March 10, Wolverhampton Wanderers have expressed interest in signing him on a free transfer.
Wolves are not the only club monitoring Keane’s situation, with Saudi Pro League side Al-Riyadh and Major League Soccer outfit FC Dallas also keeping tabs on the defender ahead of the summer window. Former Everton boss Sean Dyche previously described Keane as a **”good weapon to have”** during a BBC interview on October 25, hinting at the experience and leadership he could bring to a new team.
Keane’s Everton Exit Seems Inevitable
While Wolves remain the only club in the bottom half of the Premier League still flirting with relegation, Everton’s resurgence under Moyes has largely pulled them out of danger. If Wolves secure their top-flight status, they will have a strong chance of landing Keane once his Everton contract expires at the end of June.
Even if Wolves were to drop into the Championship, they could still present an appealing option for Keane, particularly given their potential to compete for promotion and the convenience of staying in the northwest of England.
Keane’s last spell in the second tier was under Dyche at Burnley, where he played a key role in their 2016 Championship-winning campaign, even chipping in with five goals. If he does move to a relegated Wolves or another ambitious second-tier club, his experience and defensive prowess could make him a valuable asset in a push for promotion next season.
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