Everton's stance on Michael Keane revealed as West Ham launch last-gasp approach
West Ham United are casting their net wide with Michael Keane another option for a centre-back signing.
The Hammers are looking to close in on defensive reinforcements ahead of the 11 PM deadline.
Nuno Espirito Santo's squad is not quite fully equipped to mount a push for promotion, and West Ham's start to the season has emphasised that.
The E20 outfit have failed to win a single league game this season.
However, when it comes to the chance of adding Keane to this current crop of players, Everton's stance has emerged.
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Are Everton open to selling Michael Keane to West Ham?
Keane would certainly bring plenty of experience to West Ham, with the 33-year-old having 15 years in professional football.
Keane is a key player for Everton, with him often being selected to start for David Moyes.
And Everton have now shown no willingness to sell the English defender ahead of the deadline.
According to The Athletic, West Ham put an enquiry forward over the possibility of a deal for the centre-back, with that being rejected.
Keane is expected to remain at Everton, but West Ham have likely already moved on to other targets amid circulating reports in the media.
While deals are being worked on in the background, an update on West Ham's loan move for Morato and interest in Wout Faes has emerged.
How is West Ham's deadline day currently shaping up?
West Ham are very active in the market.
Anass Salah-Eddine has been subject to a West Ham offer, in what could be Nuno's answer to a left-back.
While the aforementioned move for Morato is underway, with the Brazilian poised to join on loan.
West Ham are blocking Soungoutou Magassa's exit, so it remains to be seen if he departs.
Jean-Clair Todibo is nearing a completed move to RC Lens after undergoing a medical.
So, there is certainly lots happening before the window shuts.