Michael Keane smothers the arsenal transfer links and admits how happy he is & # 39; at Everton

Michael Keane denied the rumors of a summer transfer to Arsenal, claiming that he was "really happy" at Everton before Sunday's meeting between the two teams, which ended with a win 1 -0 Toffees.

Everton signed Burnley's central defender for £ 30m in the summer of 2017, but Keane struggled to maintain his form and fitness during his first campaign in Merseyside, which made him led to its possible absence from the English 2018 World Cup team.

However, Manchester United This youth-friendly product had a rejuvenating campaign, with 29 Premier League appearances and a reminder in England, and its solid form was rewarded with links to a £ 50 million transfer to Arsenal. or Tottenham.

Questions about a possible departure revolved around Keane, but the 26-year-old reaffirmed his commitment to the Toffees, quoted by the Daily Star.

Asked about his future, the defender replied: "It's just something you do not really think about to be honest. I did not really think about it when I was in Burnley. You just have to focus on who you play and give the best of yourself every day in every game. This is what I have always done and what I will always do.

"I can only say how happy I am about Everton and how great the fans have been with me – especially this year – and all the members of the club. I'm really happy here and I do not let things like that turn my head. I think if you let things like that affect you, you're going to go into a lot of games where you would not feel 100 percent.

| An unexpected change to the starting lineup sees Phil Jagielka replace Michael Keane, sick, and James McCarthy takes his place on the bench.

– Everton (@Everton) April 7, 2019

"You just have to learn to keep them in the back of your mind and focus on the game no matter the circumstances – and that's what I'm going to try to do."