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Wed 07 Jul 2007Baines move falls throughSunderland boss Roy Keane was tonight facing up to further frustration after his protracted pursuit of Leighton Baines came to nothing.Wearside was buzzing on Monday when it emerged that Wigan, who had turned down three earlier bids for their 22-year-old left-back, had finally given the Black Cats permission to talk to him.