Kasimpasa confident of Keane capture

Turkish club Kasimpasa were confident of striking a deal with Roy Keane to become their new manager last night, having held extensive negotiations with the former Irish midfielder throughout the day.

After surprising the football world by flying into Ataturk airport on Monday night to discuss the move, Keane spent yesterday meeting with the Kasimpasa chairman and the board of directors before then touring the stadium and training facilities.

The prospect of a Blackburn Rovers offer to Keane still hangs over the situation but the Kasimpasa board are understood to feel they have put forward a hugely persuasive proposition, which is believed to include a contract offer of £1.4m a year.