Robbie Keane may be heading back to the Premier League, but has played down suggestions that he could stay on at Aston Villa.
The record Republic of Ireland international goalscorer joined Villa from LA Galaxy in January on a short-term loan deal in order to boost his fitness ahead of the Euro 2012 tournament in June.
The much-travelled striker, who has played for Wolves, Leeds, Inter Milan, Tottenham, Liverpoool, Celtic and West Ham during his career, has scored three goals for Alex McLeish’s men during his loan term, sparking speculation that they will look to keep him for the remainder of the campaign.
However, while not ruling out the possibility of striking a deal with a Premier League club before the end of the season, Keane insists his priority at present is to head back to Los Angeles and help prepare for their new campaign which kicks off next month.
"There's been talk about me staying on at Villa but, at the end of the day, Galaxy are my parent club and, first and foremost, I have to respect them," the 31-year-oldmarksman said. "In March, they have some big games - there is the start of the new league season and they have a quarter-final in their Champions League.
"I've enjoyed my spell here at Villa. It's a great club but it was my choice to go to the States. I could have stayed in the Premier League for a few more years but I didn't. When I go back to LA, it could be completely different. At this moment in time I can't tell what will happen. It's a case of watch this space.
"But people have seen over the years with the clubs I've been at, how quickly I leave if I don't think I fit in. Once I get something in my head I make a decision fairly quickly and stick to it."