Baines snub for frustrated Sunderland boss Keane

SUNDERLAND boss Roy Keane is facing further frustration after his protracted pursuit of Leighton Baines came to nothing.

Wearside was buzzing on Monday when it emerged that Wigan, who had turned down three earlier bids for their 22-year-old left-back, had finally given the Black Cats permission to talk to him.

However, the Latics yesterday revealed the England U-21 international would not be heading north and was instead included in the squad for last night’s friendly at Blackpool after recovering from a virus.