Everton are opening new contract talks with Michael Keane.

The Times says Everton are set to offer defender Keane a new deal.

The centre-half arrived at the club from Burnley in 2017 for £25m, and the Blues will open discussions over a new contract.

This follows rumours earlier this week which had linked Keane with a shock Barcelona switch.

New Barca coach Ronald Koeman has been linked with a move for the stopper.