Barnes backs signing of Keane

John Barnes believes Liverpool will still struggle to challenge for the Premier League title this season despite “the signing of the summer” – Robbie Keane.

Barnes backs signing of Keane
Thu, 07 Aug, 2008 - 21:53

John Barnes believes Liverpool will still struggle to challenge for the Premier League title this season despite “the signing of the summer” – Robbie Keane.

Rafael Benitez completed the signing of Keane from Tottenham last Monday, for a fee which could rise to more than £20m.

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