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Villa confident of securing Keane deal

ESPN staff
January 5, 2012
Robbie Keane joined LA Galaxy from Tottenham in the summer © Getty Images
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Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has confirmed his interest in signing LA Galaxy striker Robbie Keane on loan.

Keane, who is available as it is the MLS off-season, is reported to have held "productive talks" with Villa and is expected to sign a £500,000 two-month deal, potentially in time for their next Premier League against Everton on January 14.

McLeish is eager for Keane to make the temporary switch to Villa Park and believes the chances of it happening are "more than 50-50.''

The Scot said: "We are having a look at it with Robbie and trying to pursue it. That is the latest although nothing is done and dusted yet.

"If we don't know by Monday, then it probably will not be done. That's why I don't want to say too much in case it doesn't happen.

"We are certainly pursuing it and at the moment, both parties are keen. I would say the chances are a bit better than 50-50.''

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