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Chelsea have been linked with a transfer bid for 23-year-old Burnley defender Michael Keane after impressing since his move to Burnley.

Chelsea are reportedly set to submit a bid of at least £20 million for the central defender in January as Antonio Conte seeks to maintain Chelsea’s title push.

According to a report by Daily Mail, Manchester United will receive 25 per cent of any transfer fee Michael Keane commands. So if Chelsea pays Burnley £20 million for Keane, Manchester United will receive £5 million from the deal.

Michael Keane has turned down two fresh contract offers from Burnley amidst interest from Chelsea. Premier League side Leicester City are reportedly interested in signing the defender.