Italian job? Keane would fit bill for Fiorentina and Inter

ROY KEANE’S sudden exit from Old Trafford may have stunned English football, but it has had a slightly different effect abroad, where there are likely to be several significant clubs looking at the options.

Excluding clubs that would not be able to afford his salary, the biggest interest is sure to be in Italy, where Keane has numerous admirers, and where his experience and man-marking ability are both highly valued.

While Keane’s age might be against him elsewhere, that does not apply in Italy, as there are defenders who three or four years older still at top clubs. Other possibilities would include Monaco and Stuttgart, or even Real Madrid in view of the doubts about their existing defensive midfield players.