Newcastle manager Glenn Roeder has rubbished rumours
linking Michael Owen with a move to Manchester United. Newspaper
reports on Sunday suggested Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson was
ready to trigger a £12million release clause in the 27-year-old's
contract by tabling a bid in the close season.
Owen has been out of action since injuring his knee at the World
Cup last summer, but Ferguson is still reported to be considering a
move for him. A source at Old Trafford was quoted as saying: "It is
no secret that Sir Alex wants another striker and he is bound to be
attracted by someone of Owen's pedigree at such a competitive
price. "Naturally we would have to be certain he has recovered from
his injury and that is why his return will be closely
monitored."
But Roeder said: "It's all news to me. "But I certainly haven't
waited all these months to write Michael Owen's name on my
team-sheet to even contemplate selling him.
"Michael is a very big part of my plans for next season and I know
he's been as frustrated as everyone else and can't wait to start
playing for Newcastle again. "Personally, I can't wait to see him
scoring goals for us that no-one else can."
