Keegan 'might return' if Newcastle owner sells

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NEWCASTLE, Sept 6 (AFP) Two days on from Kevin Keegan's resignation as Newcastle United manager local media intimated Saturday the former England boss might return - if owner Mike Ashley sells.brKeegan quit the Premier League club just eight months into his second spell in charge Thursday, blasting the management structure which retail tycoon Ashley has put in place stripping the coach of responsibility for matters such as transfer policy.brBut according to Alan Oliver, chief sports writer at the Newcastle Evening Chronicle, Keegan Keegan could be back as Newcastle United manager - if Mike Ashley sells out to any of the consortiums who want to buy the club.brOliver said he had spoken to Keegan late Friday and he was definitely upbeat about his future plans amid reports that Indian billionaire Anil Ambani and his Reliance Group might be interested in buying out the club.brAshley only bought United last year but the venomous outpourings against him from fans since news emerged of Keegan leaving could give him food for thought.brAccording to the Chronicle representatives of Ambani are due in England Monday - but the exact purpose of their visit is unknown.brThe paper added that another former England boss, Terry Venables, was a name in the frame to replace Keegan.brOliver said Keegan had appeared fatalistic after last Saturday's 3-0 defeat by Arsenal at The Emirates, telling him that when the club goes backwards it goes backwards at twice the pace and that is the problem.brOn resigning, Keegan said It's my opinion that a manager must have the right to manage and that clubs should not impose upon any manager any player that he does not want.brNewcastle are believed to have gone against Keegan's wishes by trying to offload both England striker Michael Owen and troubled midfielder Joey Barton, while signing players he did not want.