Roy Keane has been offered some dates at the end of the season to play the testimonial which was agreed as part of his severance package with Manchester United.

The availability of players and potential commitments to next season's Champions League qualifiers means it is easier for Keane to arrange the game at the end of the current campaign.

Although the former United skipper has yet to confirm any arrangements, it is thought the week commencing Monday, May 9th is the most likely time for any game, especially as Celtic will not be required to play in the Scottish Cup final the following weekend.

Keane endured a nightmare debut for the Hoops yesterday when they crashed out of the Scottish Cup at the hands of Clyde.

Meanwhile United have agreed to play in a four-team pre-season tournament in Amsterdam. They also plan to play a couple of home friendlies pre-season in what will by then be a newly-expanded Old Trafford with a capacity of 75,000.