A number of national newspapers claim Keane is keen on the Blackburn Rovers midfielder, who has struggled to win a place in the starting 11 at Ewood Park this term.


Other football gossip in the papers includes:

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley has forgiven Spurs striker Darren Bent for his summer snub and will move for the £17m striker when the transfer window opens. (The Sun)

Manchester City keeper Andreas Isaksson could ask for a move after being told Joe Hart is boss Sven-Goran Eriksson's preferred choice. (The Guardian)

Birmingham are ready to sell Rowan Vine to QPR in a £2m deal. (Daily Mail)

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has appealed for an extension to his contract amid claims Jurgen Klinsmann could be appointed as his successor in the summer. (The Sun)

John Collins could be a contender to replace Lawrie Sanchez at Fulham after his shock resignation as Hibernian manager. (Various)

Owner David Sullivan claims the depature of former boss Steve Bruce was "the best thing that has ever happened to Birmingham City". (Daily Mail)