REPUBLIC of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni says Robbie Keane is in talks with both Blackburn Rovers and West Brom about a possible exit from White Hart Lane, with the Italian suggesting a decision is likely to be made over the coming week or so, reports Emmet Malone.

The manager also said he would welcome the completion of Shay Given’s proposed move from Manchester City to Aston Villa, which is still expected to go through despite taking longer than initially anticipated.

“It’s the same for them and for Kevin Kilbane and Huddersfield,” he said. “The most important thing is that they go and play.”