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Everton’s Summer Shake-Up: Michael Keane and Contract Uncertainty

Everton’s future squad is set for significant change, with several key players, including Michael Keane, nearing the end of their contracts. With interest from Saudi Pro League side Al Riyad, MLS outfit FC Dallas, and Wolves, the 32-year-old centre-back looks increasingly likely to depart Goodison Park this summer, report The Mail.

“Everton defender Michael Keane has several clubs around the world keeping tabs on his situation with him likely to leave the club this summer.”

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Keane’s decline in playing time, due to the performances of James Tarkowski and emerging star Jarrad Branthwaite, signals the end of his tenure. Signed for £30 million in 2017, the former England international has been a dependable figure, but change appears inevitable.

Contract Dilemmas at Goodison Park

Beyond Keane, Everton face a summer of uncertainty. “Everton have a large number of out-of-contract stars also including striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, club captain Seamus Coleman plus influential midfielders Idrissa Gana Gueye and Abdoulaye Doucoure.”

New owners The Friedkin Group are holding off on contract decisions until survival in the Premier League is secured. Their cautious approach underlines the club’s precarious position, with financial prudence likely dictating the next steps.

Keane’s Next Move: A Fresh Start?

With Everton’s defensive future seemingly set without him, Keane could be tempted by lucrative offers abroad. Wolves’ interest presents a domestic alternative, but the appeal of the MLS or Saudi Arabia could be strong at this stage of his career.

His departure, alongside potential exits for Calvert-Lewin and Coleman, could mark the start of a major summer rebuild at Goodison Park.

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For Everton fans, this news brings mixed emotions. A trusted player like Keane moving on signals an end of an era, yet his departure could free up wages for much-needed squad reinforcements.

From an expectant fan’s perspective, change is overdue. The club has stagnated for too long, and a summer shake-up led by new owners might be exactly what’s needed. The delay in contract renewals makes sense, as securing top-flight status remains the absolute priority.

However, a concerned supporter might question the risks. Everton’s squad lacks depth, and losing experienced players like Seamus Coleman or Idrissa Gueye in one window could be dangerous. There’s also the worry of recruitment – will The Friedkin Group invest properly, or is this a cost-cutting operation?

For Keane, a move abroad may revitalise his career. If Wolves step up their interest, it could provide him a fresh challenge in England, but the financial pull of Saudi Arabia or MLS remains a strong alternative.

As the Toffees battle relegation concerns, fans will anxiously await the first domino to fall in this impending rebuild.