Doncaster Rovers sign striker Will Keane until January

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 19:32 · Archive

Doncaster Rovers have signed former Wigan and Preston forward Will Keane on a short-term deal until January.

Doncaster Rovers have signed 33-year-old forward Will Keane on a short-term deal until January, subject to approval from the Football Association and English Football League. The free agent replaces Frankie Okoronkwo on the squad list after Rovers were granted special dispensation by the EFL, with Okoronkwo expected to be sidelined until the new year because of injury.

Keane began his career at Manchester United and has won five caps for the Republic of Ireland. He spent three successful years at Wigan, scoring 26 league goals and winning the division's golden boot in 2022 when the Latics secured the League One title. He joined Preston in 2023 and spent the second half of last season on loan at Reading, where he scored twice in 14 League One appearances.

Rovers boss Grant McCann said: 'Will is a proven goalscorer at this level and he's also played in the Championship. He's hungry to come in, play football and prove himself. Will's arrival gives us another option in attack. He's a good character and a good footballer, and we believe he can make a positive contribution between now and January.'

How it is being reported

• Doncaster sign forward Keane on short-term dealDoncaster Rovers sign former Wigan and Preston forward Will Keane on a deal until January.BBC South Yorkshire · 13 Oct, 19:01
• Doncaster Rovers confirm the signing of former Man Utd and Preston striker Will Keane amid injury blowDoncaster Rovers have signed Will Keane on a short-term dealDoncaster Free Press · 13 Oct, 18:51

In this story: Doncaster Rovers · Will Keane · Wigan · Preston · Manchester United · Reading · Grant McCann · Frankie Okoronkwo

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