ROBBIE KEANE AGREES CELTIC DEAL

Tottenham Hotspur striker Robbie Keane has agreed to join SPL giants Celtic on loan.


The Ireland international emerged as a potential target for the Hoops on a frantic transfer deadline day.


With the experienced frontman currently out of favour at White Hart Lane, Tony Mowbray hoped to convince Spurs that the 29-year-old would be better served taking in a spell at Parkhead.


Harry Redknapp, reluctant to stand in Keane's way, has agreed to such a request and is happy to let the Irishman stay in Scotland until the end of the season.


Celtic have verbally agreed a deal with the player, who is currently on his way to Glasgow to undergo a medical and put the finishing touches to the switch.


It is understood that an agreement will be officially announced by Celtic at 11pm.


Scottish clubs have until midnight to complete their transfer business during the winter window.


Robbie Keane Factfile

1980: Born Robert David Keane in Dublin on July 8.

1994: Joins Wolves, managed by former England manager Graham Taylor, despite interest from top-flight clubs.

1997: Signs professional contract for Wolves in July.

1998: Makes international debut for the Republic of Ireland as a substitute against Czech Republic.

1999: August - Joins Coventry for £6million to become the most expensive teenager in the Premier League and scores twice on his debut as Derby are beaten at Highfield Road.

2000: July - Joins Inter Milan for £13million on five-year deal.

December - Leeds secure Keane on loan until the end of the season, with a view to a permanent £12million switch in the summer.

2001: May - Completes permanent move to Leeds.

2002: July 2 - Leeds agree a fee with Sunderland for the player but he decides against the move.

August - Joins Tottenham for £7million.

2004: October 13 - Becomes Republic's all-time record goalscorer with first-half double in 2-0 win over Faroe Islands in World Cup qualifier at Lansdowne Road, surpassing Niall Quinn's total of 21 and moving onto 23.

2007: May - Signs new five-year contract with Spurs.

December - Becomes only the 13th player ever to score 100 Premier League goals.

2008: February - Wins the League Cup with Tottenham with a 2-1 triumph after extra time against Chelsea at Wembley.

July 28 - Joins Liverpool in a deal worth £20.3million, signing a four-year contract.

October 1 - Scores first goal for Liverpool in 3-1 Champions League win at PSV Eindhoven.

November 8 - Finally nets first Premier League goals for new club with two in 3-0 win against West Brom.

2009: January 25 - Dropped for FA Cup tie against Everton.

February 2 - Signs a four-year deal with Tottenham who pay an initial fee of £12million.

September 5 - Reaches 40 goals for Republic of Ireland with winner against Cyprus.

September 26 - Scores four goals in Tottenham's 5-0 win over Hull in the Premier League.

November 18 - Scores 41st international goal in 1-1 draw against France, in a World Cup play-off. France qualify 2-1 on aggregate, thanks to a controversial goal from William Gallas, after Thierry Henry handballed, which Keane describes as "a bit of a killer".

2010: February 1 - Signs for Celtic on loan until the end of the season.