Tottenham striker Robbie Keane turns down £8m Besiktas move

Robbie Keane rejected the chance to join Turkish side Besiktas in an £8million deal. The Turkish transfer window did not close until 5pm on Wednesday night and Besiktas had lodged the necessary paperwork for Keane - ready for him to fly to Istanbul and sign a lucrative three year contract. Staying put: Robbie Keane rejected the chance to join Turkish club Besiktas Keane, 30, who is with the Republic of Ireland squad in Armenia, considered the deal but finally opted to stay at Tottenham. PREMIER LEAGUE SQUADS 2010-11: Club-by-club guide to who's in the 25LEO'S LONDON: The summer's transfer window winners and losers. Tottenham beat transfer deadline to clinch £8m Rafael van der Vaart signing from Real MadridTOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC

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