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Villa boss McLeish wants to buy 2-goal Keane from LA Galaxy

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish wants to buy Robbie Keane from LA Galaxy.

Keane, on loan from the Los Angeles Galaxy, marked his full debut for Villa with two goals, including the winner in a 3-2 win at his former club Wolves.

When asked if Keane deserved a bigger stage than the Major Soccer League, McLeish said: "It's one of these things he's chosen to do. It is up to Robbie.

"If he feels he wants to come back to the Premier League, I'm sure there would be some welcoming arms.

"I would like to think we'd be interested. We brought him in. He's paid his dues with that magnificent performance today.

"It was two great strikes. Robbie has done that throughout his career and it was no surprise to see him getting on the scoresheet.

"The winner was spectacular. Not many people shoot from outside the box these days but Keane has done that a few times over the years. They were two sublime strikes."

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