Moyes plotting move for £25m Everton defender if Toffees go down

West Ham boss David Moyes is a ‘big admirer’ of Everton’s Michael Keane as he plots a summer move for the centre-half, according to reports.

The England international joined the Toffees from Burnley for £25m in 2017 and has made 181 appearances for his team.

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He has struggled at Goodison Park with the Merseyside club currently embroiled in a battle for Premier League survival.

Despite his poor form this campaign, West Ham are keen on signing the defender, according to the Daily Star.

Should Everton go down, Moyes will look to bring Keane to the London Stadium with a mass exodus at Goodison Park on the cards.

The Toffees go to Anfield to take on city rivals Liverpool on Sunday afternoon, shortly after Burnley – who are one point below Frank Lampard’s men – host Wolves.

West Ham have struggled in the centre of defence this season after Angelo Ogbonna and Kurt Zouma suffered long-term injuries.

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A new central defender will likely come in during the summer transfer window. It is believed that Keane would cost around £20m.

The former Burnley man has played 33 times across all competitions in 2021/22.

Meanwhile, West Ham midfielder Declan Rice is reportedly “open” to a transfer in the summer.

Fabrizio Romano claimed on Friday that Rice had rejected a “third” contract offer from his current employers.

The England star helped the Irons finish sixth last season to qualify for the Europa League. They have been excellent in the competition, reaching the semi-finals where the Hammers will face Eintracht Frankfurt.

Speaking earlier this month, manager Moyes insisted that Rice