West Ham sign Tottenham's Robbie Keane, 'delighted to sign a world class striker'

West Ham United have signed Tottenham's Robbie Keane on loan until the end of the season with a view to a permanent move.

"We're delighted to sign a world class striker," West Ham chairman David Gold told the after the FA Cup win over Nottingham Forest.

"Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy drives a hard bargain but we've got our man."

Keane has been capped 104 times for the Republic of Ireland and has scored 45 goals for his country.