Allardyce offers Keane a way out of Lane

The Blackburn manager, also interested in Spurs midfielder David Bentley, said: "If Tottenham say Robbie Keane and David Bentley are available, then you are interested.

"If they are, then I think we will be one of many, many clubs who would be interested. I have identified some targets and some talks have started . It's just a question of how much, that's the key element, because there are various targets at various prices and we will not rule out a loan signing either."

Spurs manager Harry Redknapp, however, might prefer a swap deal with Wolves for Irish striker Kevin Doyle - with Keane heading to Molineux.