Blues close in on Keane

BIRMINGHAM have had a £6m bid accepted by Tottenham for Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane.

City have reached agreement with Spurs to pay an initial £4m for the Dubliner, although this could rise by an additional £2m via various add-ons and clauses in the deal.

Sources close to the Blues insist any potential deal for Keane is still in its infancy, although they have been given permission by the north London club to open talks with the striker.