Guest The Libertine Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 NEWCASTLE winger James Milner is a shock target for Rafa Benitez in a player swap deal. The Geordies are interested in five Liverpool first-teamers, with John Arne Riise and Jermaine Pennant top of their list. And Benitez is ready to negotiate an exchange with 22-year-old Milner heading to Anfield. Milner moved to St James’ Park from Leeds in 2004, and also enjoyed a successful loan spell at Aston Villa, but despite his potential as a teenager he has never made the step up many expected. Liverpool’s interest in the wide man underlines where Benitez’ priorities lie as he looks to raise funds and juggle his squad with wheeling and dealing. With Gareth Barry and Borussia Dortmund’s Phillip Degen also among his targets, a summer of exciting purchases does not appear to be on the Anfield agenda. Norwegian Riise is thought to favour a move to the North East. He held talks with Benitez last week and was told he can leave Liverpool. Riise was offered to Aston Villa as part of the Barry deal, but will consider his options. http://blogs.notw.co.uk/sport/2008/05/liverpool-targe.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 With that in mind, I wouldn't put it past them to have a story with the purpose of unsettling the Manyoo strikers. Where are the quotes? All I see is Fergie wanting a long term replacement for Giggs. Man United are always linked players this is hardly going to unsettle them is it. I have just watched SS & 2 of the reporters who were at the press conference said Fergie made a point/touched on saying he was looking for a experienced striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LucaAltieri Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I think Man Utd know too well Michael Owen would be a risk to them and there's a chance he would spend more time in injury than on the field. Exactly, he's replacing Saha. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SB Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Goin' for Owen Andy Dunn believes Sir Alex Ferguson will sign Michael Owen A number of the Sunday papers carry stories of Manchester United swooping for the former Liverpool striker at a cut-price of £7 million. The News of the World's Andy Dunn believes that Owen, would jump at the chance of jumping the troubled Newcastle ship to play at Old Trafford. Dunn said: "£7million is the price that Sir Alex Ferguson can buy Owen at now, which is not unreasonable considering he has just one year left on his contract. "I think he is someone that Sir Alex has looked at for some time but the time has never been right. "There have been some doubts about Michael's fitness which I think he has proved he can probably get over those with the way he has played in the last three or four months. "And doubts about the price which Sir Alex has probably felt was a bit inflated at times. He couldn't have moved from Liverpool to Manchester United, I don't think that would have been a possibility." But Dunn believes the time is right for Fergie to get his man. Strengthen "I was at Sir Alex's press conference on Friday and he did say that he was going to strengthen in the summer and he hinted that an experienced striker was what he was looking for as well. "He spoke about the two big games coming up but then he always lets himself drift into the future, creating this dynasty of players. "He is the master at strengthening from a position of strength, which is what he did last summer, he brought Hargreaves, Tevez, Nani and Anderson. "I think this is one area where probably thinks Giggs has got one season left, maybe one and a half. He's got young kids like Danny Welbeck and Manucho who has been on loan at Panathinaikos. "Maybe he's thinking he can get in an experienced striker and then bed the kids in. "He's always thinking ahead. I just think Owen is a player who he always thought 'I wonder what he would be like in a Manchester United side' "The circumstances are right, clearly with the trouble at Newcastle Michael won't sign a contract extension and take a pay cut, why should he? "So he can get Owen now, effectively on the cheap." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Goin' for Owen Andy Dunn believes Sir Alex Ferguson will sign Michael Owen A number of the Sunday papers carry stories of Manchester United swooping for the former Liverpool striker at a cut-price of £7 million. The News of the World's Andy Dunn believes that Owen, would jump at the chance of jumping the troubled Newcastle ship to play at Old Trafford. Dunn said: "£7million is the price that Sir Alex Ferguson can buy Owen at now, which is not unreasonable considering he has just one year left on his contract. "I think he is someone that Sir Alex has looked at for some time but the time has never been right. "There have been some doubts about Michael's fitness which I think he has proved he can probably get over those with the way he has played in the last three or four months. "And doubts about the price which Sir Alex has probably felt was a bit inflated at times. He couldn't have moved from Liverpool to Manchester United, I don't think that would have been a possibility." But Dunn believes the time is right for Fergie to get his man. Strengthen "I was at Sir Alex's press conference on Friday and he did say that he was going to strengthen in the summer and he hinted that an experienced striker was what he was looking for as well. "He spoke about the two big games coming up but then he always lets himself drift into the future, creating this dynasty of players. "He is the master at strengthening from a position of strength, which is what he did last summer, he brought Hargreaves, Tevez, Nani and Anderson. "I think this is one area where probably thinks Giggs has got one season left, maybe one and a half. He's got young kids like Danny Welbeck and Manucho who has been on loan at Panathinaikos. "Maybe he's thinking he can get in an experienced striker and then bed the kids in. "He's always thinking ahead. I just think Owen is a player who he always thought 'I wonder what he would be like in a Manchester United side' "The circumstances are right, clearly with the trouble at Newcastle Michael won't sign a contract extension and take a pay cut, why should he? "So he can get Owen now, effectively on the cheap." Course he does,didn't he write the fucking story? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggs Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Love these daily transfer rumours in the close season coming from the gutter press ,a manager says something in a press conference and the press go in to fantasy mode , we will just have to put up with it for now like we always do but it pisses you off reading such utter shite . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 to be honest 7m is a very tricky price, which makes the rumour sounds real. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Sunday Sun Owen takes pay cut or he is sold this summer. "United are reported to be weighing up a £15 million bid for Veloso". If it is in the Sunday Sun is it them that is reporting it? We may never see Emre again, may end up at AC. Milner future uncertain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Didnt Ferguson say that he was looking for an experienced striker, probably to replace Ryan Giggs ? Dont see Owen as his natural replacement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Didnt Ferguson say that he was looking for an experienced striker, probably to replace Ryan Giggs ? Dont see Owen as his natural replacement I also dont class Ryan Giggs as a striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmonkey Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Owen could fit in really well at ManU given his movement off the ball. The fact that hes shown himself capable of playing competently from deep might have caused him to be reassessed in some managers' eyes. Might be Gudjohnsen though, as ManU were linked with him heavily before, and hes surely going to be part of the rumoured Barca clearout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 So is Owen running his contract down then or going to Man Utd? Tells you everything you need to know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmonkey Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 So is Owen running his contract down then or going to Man Utd? Tells you everything you need to know. Maybe he's going on loan whilst he runs his contract down? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shaun11177 Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Tell Owen to get Man Utd to bid 15m and he can leave if not he can run his contract down with us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 So is Owen running his contract down then or going to Man Utd? Tells you everything you need to know. Maybe he's going on loan whilst he runs his contract down? For £7m? I'll buy that for a dollar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 owen can fuck off if he wants to, was never convinced despire the last few months he wanted to stay, sell him for 8-10 million and we've made a profit if u include the 10 million compo we got for him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
womblemaster Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 "Sheffield United want to appoint former England manager Steve McLaren as their director of football." wow the blades` chairman really should retire!! he is great at shooting that poor club in the foot! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 It would be no surprise to me if Owen DID go to Man U, and nor would I be surprised if the club accepted around 8m for him if the alternative is him running down his contract and going for free - lets face it, he aint going to accept a reduction of 2m a year, and nor would any other player if he had the chance to move on to a big club. People have to accept that there are going to be changes in the way the club has been run - we may not like everything that happens but the only alternative is not to buy tickets and I can't see that happening in a hurry... Lots will happen over the close season and nothing would surprise me - nothing that happens at NUFC ever does now - Oh wait - now if we won something decent...!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SB Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Ian Ridley, Mail on Sunday: “If I was Michael Owen this morning I would be flying out to Manchester and finding out where I sign!” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpie418 Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 now if we won something decent...!! Nurse! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 We should hold out for £10m for Owen. I'd be happy with that all things considering. Manu must realise they'll have to pay a slight premium, it would be worth their while. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 If Man Utd want Owen then there's no way he'd sign a new contract here, pay cut or not IMO. The club should push for Johnny Evan's as part of the deal too as he's looked excellent in the Sunderland games I've watched. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 If Man Utd want Owen then there's no way he'd sign a new contract here, pay cut or not IMO. The club should push for Johnny Evan's as part of the deal too as he's looked excellent in the Sunderland games I've watched. He did win us the Derby like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 If Man Utd want Owen then there's no way he'd sign a new contract here, pay cut or not IMO. The club should push for Johnny Evan's as part of the deal too as he's looked excellent in the Sunderland games I've watched. He did win us the Derby like. You're thinking of Paul McShane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 It's the start of an exciting new the period with Keegan this summer and I honestly wouldn't be one bit bothered or concerned with who leaves the club. For once we have some direction and focus at the start of the summer and I am excited about that. We have a clear approach and we are sticking by it. I am very excited about seeing some of these young bright stars at Newcastle. I feel Keegans personality and style will get the best out of younger upcoming players I really do. He will giv ethem all the confidence in the world. I'm not at all surprised about the Owen situation. There is just no way he can expect us to pay him anything near what he has been on considering ow much he has cost us already with no real payback in return as far as production from him. Looking to an exciting bright future whatever happens. Onwards and upwards I say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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