Sunday, 26 December 2010

Owen is going nowhere – Fergie

(27-12-2010) Michael Owen is going nowhere, insists Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Recent reports have suggested the former England striker could be loaned out by the Red Devils next month. The 31-year-old, who is back to fitness after a hamstring problem, is also nearing the end of his contract at Old Trafford, fuelling rumours they could offload him in January rather than let him leave for nothing in the summer. Fergie however is having none of it. "He is looking really good," Ferguson told the Mail on Sunday. "He has trained really well this week. People may have forgotten just what a good player Michael is.” He added: "He's had a nightmare time with a bad hamstring injury but now he deserves a change of luck. If he can stay fit, I believe he has an important part to play for the club.”