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Robbie Keane interested in Harry Redknapp reunion at Birmingham

By James Dale

Saturday 8 July 2017 16:36, UK

Robbie Keane is interested in a move to Birmingham City, according to Sky sources
Image: Robbie Keane is interested in a move to Birmingham City, according to Sky sources

Robbie Keane is interested in reuniting with Harry Redknapp at Birmingham City, Sky sources understand.

Redknapp confirmed Birmingham have not yet made an offer to Keane, who is out of contract after leaving LA Galaxy, but last week said he "would not want to be a liar" and deny interest, insisting the forward is a player "you would love to have around your club".

Blues boss Harry Redknapp signed Keane for his second spell at Tottenham in 2009
Image: Blues boss Harry Redknapp signed Keane for his second spell at Tottenham in 2009

Keane, who played under Redknapp at Tottenham Hotspur, is aware of the Birmingham manager's comments and believes he could offer something to the Sky Bet Championship club.

Keane last played for Los Angeles Galaxy in the MLS in November 2016
Image: Keane last played for Los Angeles Galaxy in the MLS in November 2016

The 36-year-old has been training with Shamrock Rovers in Ireland but spoke to Redknapp when the pair took part in Michael Carrick's testimonial last month.

The all-time record Republic of Ireland goalscorer is confident he still has one big move left.

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Keane retired from international football after Euro 2016 having earned 146 caps and scored 68 goals for the Republic of Ireland
Image: Keane retired from international football after Euro 2016 having earned 146 caps and scored 68 goals for the Republic of Ireland

Keane began his career with Wolverhampton Wanderers, and his last spell in English football was a loan spell with Birmingham's rivals Aston Villa in 2012.

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