Redknapp Not Keane

11 July 2010 04:48
Robbie Keane will not be loaned out to anybody. Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is not willing to agree a new loan deal with Celtic for the services of Robbie Keane. The Spurs striker score 16 goals in 19 games for the Parkhead side after he joined during the January transfer window until the end of last season. Assistant manager Johan Mjallby admitted earlier this week that Celtic were interested in taking the Republic of Ireland international on another short-term deal. However, Redknapp is keen to see if Keane can kick-start his Tottenham career after returning to London.  And even if he fails to secure a regular first-team role at White Hart Lane, Redknapp insists he would only consider letting him leave again in a permanent deal rather than a loan. Redknapp said: "I wouldn't think that's a possibility because we paid good money for him and to loan him out again, it wouldn't be a goer. If Robbie's not happy when the season starts and he's not playing then we'll sit down and discuss it. 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." Editor Ger Harley (ger@scottishfitba net)Admin Team (admin@scottishfitba net)This is Scottish-Fitba Net

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