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This is an archive article published on February 3, 2009

Keane makes a return to Spurs

Ireland striker Robbie Keane re-joined Tottenham Hotspur from Liverpool...

Ireland striker Robbie Keane re-joined Tottenham Hotspur from Liverpool on Monday after seven disappointing months at the Anfield club. Keane,who cost Liverpool 19 million pounds last July,will link up again with former Spurs team mate Jermain Defoe,who has also returned to the struggling London club.

“We are delighted to announce that we have reached agreement for the transfer of Robbie Keane back to the club from Liverpool,” a statement on Tottenham’s website said. Personal terms have been agreed and a medical completed.

With French defender Pascal Chimbonda also signing for Tottenham from Sunderland in January Tottenham have bought back three players sold when previous manager Juande Ramos was in charge at White Hart Lane. Keane made 28 appearances for Liverpool,scoring seven goals,but struggled to hold down a regular place in Rafael Benitez’s starting side.

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Meanwhile,Andrei Arshavin’s proposed move to Arsenal has fallen through,the player’s Russian club Zenit St Petersburg said on Monday. The 27-year-old Russia playmaker was in London on Monday hoping to sign a contract but the deal collapsed at the last moment when the clubs could not reach agreement before the 1700 GMT transfer window deadline. “I can confirm that the deal is definitely off,” said Zenit spokesman Alexei Petrov.

In another move,Everton have agreed a loan deal until the end of the season with Manchester City forward Jo. The Brazil international joined City last year from Russian club CSKA Moscow for 18 million pounds but has struggled to make an impression at the club. Jo agreed personal terms with Everton today and arrived at Goodison Park earlier to complete the loan move ahead of the 5pm transfer deadline,Everton’s website said.

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