Image:Robbie Keane: At Villa on a two-month loan from Los Angeles Galaxy
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish would be happy to sign Robbie Keane on a permanent basis if the two-goal hero was interested.
Villa boss believes there would be 'open arms' for striker
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish would be happy to sign Robbie Keane on a permanent basis if the two-goal hero was interested.
The Republic of Ireland captain, on loan from the Los Angeles Galaxy, marked his full debut for Villa with two goals, including the winner in a 3-2 victory at former club, Wolves.
It enabled McLeish to celebrate his 53rd birthday in positive fashion and Villa have now collected 11 points from their last five away games.
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."
