According to reports in the British press, Liverpool striker Robbie Keane could be on his way back to former club Tottenham Hotspur after only half-a-season at Anfield.
The Reds paid around £20 million for the Republic of Ireland international in July 2008 but he has struggled to make an impact during his 28 appearances, scoring just seven goals.
Amid reports that Spurs had enquired about the availability of the 28-year-old, who was not even on the substitutes bench for yesterday's crunch tie with Chelsea, Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez was quoted by Sky Sports as saying, "I think Robbie Keane will be here when the transfer window shuts.
"He was left out because we were considering all our good players and who we needed for this game. It was only a decision based on this match and our requirements."
However, it has since been claimed that the 5ft 8in forward could be on his way back to White Hart Lane in a £15m deal, with Liverpool considering signing Real Madrid striker Javier Saviola as a replacement.
A report in the British tabloid The Daily Mirror claims that the switch is on the cards, as long as Tottenham agree to let Aaron Lennon move to Liverpool in exchange.
Apparently, the idea of the swap was brought up last week but Spurs boss Harry Redknapp turned it down straight away.
It remains to be seen whether the north London club will give in to the Merseyside outfit's demands, especially as they are keen to bring in cover for the injured Jermaine Defoe.
The Reds paid around £20 million for the Republic of Ireland international in July 2008 but he has struggled to make an impact during his 28 appearances, scoring just seven goals.
Amid reports that Spurs had enquired about the availability of the 28-year-old, who was not even on the substitutes bench for yesterday's crunch tie with Chelsea, Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez was quoted by Sky Sports as saying, "I think Robbie Keane will be here when the transfer window shuts.
"He was left out because we were considering all our good players and who we needed for this game. It was only a decision based on this match and our requirements."
However, it has since been claimed that the 5ft 8in forward could be on his way back to White Hart Lane in a £15m deal, with Liverpool considering signing Real Madrid striker Javier Saviola as a replacement.
A report in the British tabloid The Daily Mirror claims that the switch is on the cards, as long as Tottenham agree to let Aaron Lennon move to Liverpool in exchange.
Apparently, the idea of the swap was brought up last week but Spurs boss Harry Redknapp turned it down straight away.
It remains to be seen whether the north London club will give in to the Merseyside outfit's demands, especially as they are keen to bring in cover for the injured Jermaine Defoe.
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