KEANE ELIGIBLE FOR EUROPE

Last updated : 14 December 2005 By Editor

Whilst the Sun claims Keane will sign for Celtic in the next 48 hours, the Mirror claim Bolton are now favourites after UEFA said he was eligible for the next round of the UEFA Cup.

Keane can play in Europe this season if he joins Bolton Wanderers – but cannot appear for Real Madrid.

The astonishing twist was revealed by UEFA officials yesterday.

Keane appeared for Manchester United in the Champions League qualifier against Debrecen but was not involved in the group stages.

And under a new rule Keane is therefore eligible to play in the last 32 of the UEFA Cup, a stage Bolton hope to reach by taking a point off Sevilla at home tonight.

However, Keane could not play for Real in the Champions League as a UEFA spokesman confirmed: "The UEFA Cup is regarded as a separate competition at this stage.