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Keane won't leave on loan - Redknapp

ESPN staff
December 31, 2010
Robbie Keane has struggled to break into the Spurs team this season © Getty Images
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Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp is adamant that Robbie Keane will not be leaving the club on loan.

Keane has attracted plenty of covetous glances ahead of the January transfer window, with Wolves and Newcastle declaring an interest in taking the player.

But Redknapp, who hinted that Keane may have a long-term future at White Hart Lane, has warned potential suitors that any deal would have to be permanent.

"Robbie's name keeps coming up, but he's not for loan," he said. "If he's going to go, he wants to leave permanently, and it will have to be a good club for him because he's a top player still.

"He won't just go anywhere, because he may as well stay here and fight for his place. I still think he's got fantastic ability and enthusiasm for the game."

Redknapp hinted that Spurs were unlikely to make any signings during January - although he could be tempted if an exceptional player becomes available. "If somebody could make the difference, then we would be interested," he said.

"But it's very difficult to find - it's not a great time, anybody who's got a top class player won't want to sell them at this stage of the season. It's very difficult to improve your squad, and we're not in a situation where we need to panic buy."

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