Spurs striker Robbie Keane denied Celtic return

09 July 2010 08:52
Fans' favourite: Keane was a hit with Celtic[LNB]Celtic's hopes of re-signing Robbie Keane have been dashed after Harry Redknapp admitted he wants the striker to kick-start his career at Tottenham. [LNB]Spurs striker Keane set the SPL alight when he joined Celtic on loan in January and after 16 goals in 19 games, the Hoops were desperate to have him back. [LNB]New Parkhead assistant manager Johan Mjallby was hoping they could secue a similar short-term deal while Aston Villa and Birmingham were also keeping tabs on the situation. [LNB]But White Hart Lane boss Redknapp said: 'I wouldn't think that (a loan deal) is a possibility because we paid good money for him and to loan him out again, it wouldn't be a goer.[LNB] 'If Robbie's not happywhen the season starts and he's not playing then we'll sit down and discuss it. [LNB]'And if he wants to move, someone will have to buy him, but I'm hoping he comes back into the team and makes a real impact.'  [LNB] Tottenham reveal new £20m shirt sponsors in league and cup split dealWright-Phillips in transfer tussle between Spurs, Liverpool and ArsenalCeltic close in on midfield duo Joe Ledley and Jimmy BullardSol up in air: Celtic target Campbell has talks with Sunderland CELTIC FC

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