Keane hopes dashed as Taylor signs for Bolton

Sunderland manager Roy Keane's hopes of landing Portsmouth midfielder Matt Taylor were dashed today when he signed for Bolton.

The 26-year-old was understood to be among Keane's list of potential recruits after admitting his wish to leave Fratton Park, but this afternoon he signed a three-year-and-a-half-year deal at the Reebok Stadium.