Fitness priority for Robbie

Robbie Keane has said he will only consider a loan move to an English club in January if he feels is 100% fit.

The Ireland captain is back in Dublin with his family for Christmas and, despite intense speculation linking him with a temporary move to clubs including Aston Villa and QPR, he has revealed his main priority is to regain full fitness ahead the resumption of the MLS next year.

“I am going to rest up and get ready for next season with the Galaxy,” said Keane. “I haven’t even thought about taking up with any other teams, I have a few little niggles that I have to sort out before I even contemplate making any decisions.

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