Juventus have reportedly made an approach to sign former Man Utd captain Roy Keane.
Juventus have reportedly made an approach to sign former Manchester United captain Roy Keane.The veteran Irishman was dramatically cut loose by The Red Devils on Friday after over 12 glorious years at Old Trafford.
Keane's surprising early exit from United has put a string of Premiership clubs on red alert, with the likes of Bolton, Newcastle, West Brom, Manchester City, Aston Villa, Everton, Wigan, Portsmouth and Middlesbrough all purportedly interested.
The 34-year-old does have an eye on a move to Celtic, although the Scottish giants have suggested they would be unable meet his wage demands.
But Italian champions Juventus are now trying to tempt Keane to Italy to team him up with former sparring partner Patrick Vieira.
Widespread reports claim that Juve have registered their interest in signing the midfielder, who was involved in some ferocious battles with Vieira during the Frenchman's Arsenal days.
Though Keane would be ineligible to play in the knockout phase of the UEFA Champions League that has not deterred the Turin outfit from exploring the possibility of a deal.
Fabio Capello already has Emerson and Vieira in his central midfield, but appears willing to offer a career lifeline to Keane.
It is rumoured that Keane is tempted by a switch to Stadio Delle Alpi and is spending the next few days studying Juventus' proposal.
Keane's finest hour as a United player came against Juventus in the 1999 Champions League semi-final, but he could now finish his career donning the famous black and white stripes, after previously being wanted by the Old Lady a few years ago.
However, it has also been suggested that Roma want Keane, while it is the player's representative Michael Kennedy who has sounded out Juventus.
Kennedy reiterated Keane's long-standing wish to ultimately play for Celtic, but acknowledged there has been no official contact from his suitors.
"There has been no contact as yet, but I'm expecting some contact tomorrow," Kennedy is quoted in the Daily Record. "Roy is a free agent and can do what he wants.
"After the emotions of the last few days he'll now get a chance to settle down and decide his future.
"He has made it clear he is a Celtic supporter and I'm sure it is still the case that he would like to play for the club.
"But he still has a lot to offer football and will be looking at all his options. There is a lot of interest in him already. I think he will be looking at everything in the next eight to 10 days."
