Keane rules out star exits

Last Updated: Fri, 09 May 2008 15:32
Sunderland

Roy Keane has said there is no way either Kenwyne Jones or Craig Gordon will be leaving Sunderland during the summer.

Despite fighting off relegation, Keane is planning major changes in the summer and one or two high-profile players could be sold to make way for new blood.

Kieran Richardson and Michael Chopra have been mentioned as possible departures but there are certain players who Keane has no intention of selling and that applies to Jones and Gordon.

"Kenwyne is a player we have no intention of letting go," said Keane. "He's not for sale. When you look at Kenwyne and our goalkeeper, there are certain players who you think are definitely not going anywhere.

"There are certain players who are untouchable. Sometimes clubs might have a Wayne Rooney and think they'll get £20m or £30m to invest and that it's a good deal for everybody, but it certainly wouldn't be a good deal for us to let one or two players go, like Kenwyne or our goalkeeper.

"They are no-gos, because it would set us back a hell of a lot of time, even if we got crazy money for them. It's all ifs and ands. If an offer comes in you have to sit down with the player. Kenwyne and Craig are on long-term contracts."



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