REPUBLIC OF IRELAND striker Robbie Keane is set to miss the first six weeks of the season after scans revealed severe ligament damage in his right ankle.

Tottenham tonight completed the signing of Swedish international defender Erik Edman, after learning Robbie Keane is set to miss the opening six weeks of the season.

Spurs have agreed terms with Dutch side Heerenveen for the signing of Swedish international defender Erik Edman.