Source: Daily_Mail
Keep Robbie Keane! Bonner urges Mowbray to strike new loan deal
Pat Bonner has urged Celtic to do everything they can to extend Robbie Keane's loan deal at Parkhead - and believes his fellow Irishman could be receptive to the move. [LNB]Although the legendary goalkeeper accepts that striking up a permanent deal with Spurs is beyond the financial reach of his old club, he insists an extended one-year loan for the £65,000-per-week star could be the 'right halfway house'. [LNB] Sealed with a kiss: Robbie Keane celebrates after scoring the first of his three goals at Kilmarnock in the Scottish Cup[LNB]And after speaking to the striker's wife, Claudine, about how much her husband is enjoying life with his boyhood heroes, Bonner reckons the £10million-rated star would be open to persuasion. [LNB]With the Republic of Ireland captain having scored eight goals in eight appearances, Bonner feels his continued presence will be vital if Tony Mowbray's side are to make an impact next season. [LNB]Keep him! Celtic goalkeeping legend Pat Bonner says the club should do all they can to extend Keane's loan[LNB]'It's important to have as good a goalscorer as Robbie around,' said the former Parkhead No 1 after watching Keane score a hat-trick at Kilmarnock in the Scottish Cup.[LNB] 'But whether he can stay will be down to the club. You wonder how it could be financed, with big wages involved. Could Celtic extend the loan period for next season? Or could they buy him outright? I think a permanent signing package would not be realistic. But if they are going to be more competitive in Europe, he is the kind of guy they need. [LNB]'I spoke to Robbie's family in Dublin recently and his wife told me how much he is loving it at Celtic. [LNB]'He enjoys the devotion he receives. Robbie will respond to that and the way the Celtic fans adore him might help the club land him for a bit longer. [LNB]'A one-year loan could be the right halfway house. Will there be a hangover if and when he leaves? That's always the risk but he is definitely adding something to them right now.'[LNB] Celtic and Rangers kept apart in draw for Scottish Cup semi-finalsSpurs dash Celtic's hopes of signing loan star Keane on permanent dealKilmarnock 0 Celtic 3: Robbie Keane kills Killie with second-half hat-trickKillie defender Wright calls on SFA to act over Rasmussen 'elbow'CELTIC FC
