Premiership: Keane set for new United contract talks
Roy Keane hopes to begin talks on a new contract with Manchester United in the New Year.
Keane has claimed that he has "never been happier" at United following reports that he was disgruntled and could join Celtic.
Now the United skipper wants to reinforce those claims by committing his future to the Reds.
Keane's representative, Michael Kennedy, has revealed that United are ready to open negotiations and he hopes talks will begin in the New Year.
"United have indicated that they would like to sit down and talk to us," Kennedy said.
"We're happy to meet them at any time and discuss a new contract, but we hope that talks will begin in the new year. We'll sit down with the club then.
"It will all depend on the terms offered, but Roy wants to stay. Manchester United is his club."
It is almost two years to the day since Keane signed a three-and-a-half year deal which shattered United's rigid pay structure.
Keane reportedly picks up £52,000 a week net under the terms of that deal, which expires in the summer of 2003.
Keane, who turned 30 in August, has been overtaken in the pay stakes by the likes of Juan Sebastian Veron and the Republic of Ireland midfielder will be offered improved terms.
Keane's readiness to sign a new contract is a huge boost for United as they try to end their slump in form.
