Sean Dyche: 'Michael Keane is not for sale'

Burnley's Michael Keane is clearly not keen as he tries to ward off the interest of Stephen Ward having scored the equaliser against Middlesbrough
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Burnley centre-back Michael Keane, who has been linked with Chelsea, is "not for sale", insists Clarets boss Sean Dyche.

Burnley boss Sean Dyche has insisted that centre-back Michael Keane is "not for sale".

The 23-year-old was strongly linked with a move to Leicester City in the summer and it is understood that Chelsea are also interested in signing the former Manchester United centre-back.

Keane, however, claimed earlier this week that he was "really happy" at Burnley amid speculation surrounding his future.

Dyche, meanwhile, was unmoved when questioned on the interest on Friday afternoon, with the head coach confident that he will be able to keep the defender out of the clutches of interested clubs.

"It's just life at Burnley. 'Keano' has been really clear-minded through the summer. He is not for sale," Dyche told reporters.

Burnley host Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

Burnley's Michael Keane is clearly not keen as he tries to ward off the interest of Stephen Ward having scored the equaliser against Middlesbrough
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