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| Robbie Keane |
| Position |
Striker |
| DOB |
07/08/80 |
| P.O.B. |
Dublin |
| Height |
5'6" |
| Club |
Spurs |
Fulham will make a £7million move for Tottenham’s Robbie Keane after being thumped 3-1 by Newcastle last night.
They were snubbed by West Ham when they tried a £5m offer for Jermain Defoe.
But boss Chris Coleman knows Spurs are keen to offload either Keane or strike partner Fredi Kanoute and has switched his attentions to the Irishman.
With £12m Manchester United-bound Louis Saha sitting out, Fulham struggled to contain the Geordies as Andy O’Brien, Gary Speed and Laurent Robert netted before Sean Davis’ consolation.
Coleman said: “It is sad we have lost Saha because he is a quality player.
“I have money to spend but I am conscious of bringing in the right person. We know who we want.”
Arsenal are favourites to land Defoe, 21 — with Coleman unable to match their spending power.
That puts Keane top of his wish-list — with Celtic’s John Hartson, Rob Earnshaw of Cardiff and Preston’s Ricardo Fuller also in the frame.
Fulham are lining up a bid for the Irishman as they want a deal done before the transfer window closes on January 31.