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[Rumour] Michael Owen 'set for Derby move' despite interest from Premier League - 3rd May 2011
The veteran striker is now fourth choice at Old Trafford, and with Danny Welbeck due back from loan at the end of the season, Owen is unlikely to be offered a new deal.
Rams boss Nigel Clough is desperate to bolster the quality of his squad in a bid to avoid another season fighting relegation, and sources claim he’s targeted the former England international as a marquee summer signing.
Clough has been promised cash to spend by the board, and with high-earner Robbie Savage set to retire at the end of the season, Derby are reportedly preparing a £1.5million package to lure Owen to Pride Park.
Owen left in the shade - 3rd May 2011
Michael Owen admits that the emergence of Mexican star Javier Hernandez has left him in the shade at Manchester United.
The 22-year-old striker has made a stunning impact in his debut season in England and is now ahead of both Owen and Dimitar Berbatov in the pecking order at Old Trafford.
But Owen confesses that he has no qualms about Hernandez getting the playing time.
Man Utd boss Ferguson insists Owen pen shout stronger than Vidic - 2nd May 2011
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson insists they deserved a penalty ahead of Arsenal in yesterday's defeat.
In regards the two penalty calls regarding Nemanja Vidic's possible handball and Gael Clichy's trip on Michael Owen, the manager felt the Reds didn't get the rub of the green.
"I think the first one is difficult for anybody to see," he asserted on MUTV. "That mere flick of the ball, a touch, you don't expect the linesman or referee to see that.
Owen set for winners' medal - 30th April 2011
Michael Owen insists he will collect his Premier League winners' medal with pride if Manchester United claim the title.
The 31-year-old former England striker has been used mainly as a bit-part player this year by Sir Alex Ferguson.
Owen just needs one more appearance to qualify for a medal, although only one of his nine appearances for United this term has come from a Premier League start.
Manchester United striker Owen closing in on title medal dream - 26th April 2011
Michael Owen is closing in on the first title medal of his career after a Barclays Premier League season in which he has played less than three hours of football.
On the verge: Owen (left) is now one appearance from the coveted 10 for a league winners medal after his brief cameo at St.James' Park