This has seen him play a key role in the Clarets’ excellent home record, as well as their awful away run, including both clashes with Liverpool in August and earlier in March.
If Keane did join Liverpool, it would be an interesting step in the 24-year-old’s career, having previously come through the ranks at Man United.
Born in Stockport, Keane spent his entire youth career at Old Trafford, as well as his first four years as a professional, though he made just five senior appearances during his time with United.
Few players have represented both Liverpool and United over the years, with only Paul Ince and Michael Owen doing so in the Premier League era.
Whether Keane would be given a similar reception if he left Lancashire for Merseyside is questionable, given his muted role while at United.
Keane is a 6’2″ centre-back who would add strength, guile and composure to Klopp’s defensive ranks, with his intelligent reading of the game suiting Liverpool’s high line at the back.
Making the step up to Anfield would be a big task, however, particularly given Keane would see a lot more of the ball under Klopp.
But he is an accomplished Premier League centre-back who is only set to improve, and Klopp could take a closer look during the international break, when Keane is expected to make his England debut.