Keane is not for sale

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Tottenham boss Martin Jol warned Celtic off a January transfer window move for Robbie Keane after the striker inspired Spurs to victory against Newcastle.

Jol joked that Keane would be 'too expensive for any Scottish club' after the Republic of Ireland international captained the side in the absence of the injured Ledley King to a 2-0 success through goals by Teemu Tainio and Mido.

'People in London realise that Robbie Keane would be too expensive for a Scottish club! Jokes aside, he is just as important for us as Mido and Jermain Defoe. They are all important to us,' declared Jol.

Keane, Spurs' vice-captain, has previously also been linked with interest from Everton but Tottenham have a two-year option to extend his contract, which expires next summer, and look set to take it up.

Jol offered the striker a bear-hug when he was substituted with 10 minutes left, accompanied by a rousing reception from the White Hart Lane crowd. The message was clear and no wonder.