Ex-Newcastle Chief Claims Kevin Keegan 'Turned Down Karim Benzema' as War of Words Continues

​Former Newcastle head of recruitment Tony Jimenez has struck back at Kevin Keegan, claiming that the Magpies legend turned down the chance to sign Karim Benzema during his second spell as manager in 2008. Benzema was one of several prominent players that Keegan rejected, claimed Jimenez, as he responded to claims made in Keegan's new autobiography, ​​a damning excerpt of which was published in ​the Times last week. The craziest revelation from Keegan’s autobiography has got to be this line... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/