Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has revealed his
interest in signing Tottenham's Robbie Keane but ruled out the
possibility of signing David Villa.
Benitez has already admitted he wants another striker this
summer as Peter Crouch prepares to join Portsmouth. Keane and Villa
have both attracted the Spaniard's attention, but it appears
unlikely that Villa will arrive at Anfield.
Keane's future at White Hart Lane has been the subject of
speculation in recent weeks, though, with reports suggesting Spurs
would listen to offers for the Republic of Ireland
international.
"I said the other day that he (Villa) is one of the names we had
on our list, but I can say at this moment that it is not an option
for us," said Benitez.
"We know Villa is a very good player, we know the price and we
know the players we have, so when you consider everything we
decided he was one of the names, but at this moment, not our
target.
"Keane is one of the other names and okay we are still working
with other names. We were in contact and we will see now."