'If Roy Keane was to say, 'Fancy a coffee?' I’d say yes': Jon Walters ready to bury the hatchet

The former Premier League striker has announced his candidature to succeed Gordon Taylor as head of the PFA.

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neil speaking to Jon Walters during a training session at Abbotstown in 2017. Picture: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Jonathan Walters has offered to meet with his nemesis Roy Keane as he embarks on a quest to become the next chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA).

The former Premier League striker, who scored 14 goals over his 53-cap Ireland career between 2010 and 2018, has announced his candidature to succeed Gordon Taylor.