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Keane puts feelers out for Butt deal
Ipswich Town, 19:24, April 26, 2010 ,
Roy Keane revealed that Nicky Butt has the experience Ipswich need when asked if he would be interested in signing the player.
The Town boss played alongside Butt at Manchester United and now looks set to try and be reunited with him at Portman Road this summer after the 35-year-old confirmed he would be leaving Newcastle following their rapid return to the Premier League as Championship champions.
When quizzed about Butt following Ipswich's 2-2 draw at Newcastle on Saturday, Keane told Sky Sports: "Nicky Butt won't retire, I'm pretty sure of that. I think he can still play at a pretty high level but whether that's the Premier League, it's up to Nicky.
"As long as you can still play, play as long as you can. There are plenty of years for coaching.
"Would I want him at Ipswich? His sort of experience is what we've lacked this season so we'll see."
When pressed on whether he would be interested in going to Ipswich, Butt added: "Maybe yeah. Coaching is definitely something I want to do - I don't want to leave football. I've a few offers to play at other places."