Asian champions wanted Keane

The president of Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad has confirmed his club approached former Manchester United captain Roy Keane but the Asian champions will not be signing the veteran midfielder.

Al Ittihad are scouring the world for a big-name signing ahead of their appearance in December’s FIFA Club World Championship and the ex-Republic of Ireland international had been linked with a short-term switch to the Jeddah-based club.