Keane chase resumes as Birmingham pull plug on deal

THE prospects of Robbie Keane remaining in London appear to have increased with the collapse of his proposed move to Birmingham City.

Club acting chairman Peter Pannu met with manager Alex McLeish and chief scout Paul Montgomery yesterday and a decision was made not to progress with the acquisition of the out of favour Spurs man.

West Ham will now be favourites to land the Irish captain, although Fulham and Newcastle United amongst others are also said to be keeping a close eye on proceedings.