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Aston Villa boss reveals interest in Manchester United star
Michael Owen is still coveted by Gerard Houllier and a January move could be in the offing.
Gerard Houllier has spoken of his admiration for Michael Owen sparking rumours of bid from Aston Villa for his services.
The new Villa boss worked with Owen for several years when the two were at Liverpool and the Frenchman remains a big fan of the Manchester United player.
“He has always been in my thoughts,” said Houllier. “I like him as a player and a man.
“I went to Liverpool on September 4 for Jamie Carragher's testimonial, and I saw Michael play a half of football. He still has the legs for it.”
Come on
.You know it makes sense
Michael Owen is still coveted by Gerard Houllier and a January move could be in the offing.
Gerard Houllier has spoken of his admiration for Michael Owen sparking rumours of bid from Aston Villa for his services.
The new Villa boss worked with Owen for several years when the two were at Liverpool and the Frenchman remains a big fan of the Manchester United player.
“He has always been in my thoughts,” said Houllier. “I like him as a player and a man.
“I went to Liverpool on September 4 for Jamie Carragher's testimonial, and I saw Michael play a half of football. He still has the legs for it.”
Come on
.You know it makes sensePlease god let this happen, I will never say a bad word about ever again.
ever again.19/09/2010
Manchester United are set to step up their efforts to land Real Madrid's Lassana Diarra. Sir Alex Ferguson has been a long-time admirer of the versatile French midfielder, who left Portsmouth for Real Madrid in a £20m deal last December after spells at Chelsea and Arsenal.
Full story: The People
Newcastle boss Chris Hughton hopes to make the loan signing of French international Hatem Ben Arfa permanent, following his stunning match-winning strike against Everton.
Full story: News of the World
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is interested in bringing Napoli's Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani to Anfield in January.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com
Middlesbrough are looking to take on Newcastle striker Leon Best, who almost signed for Gordon Strachan at the Riverside Stadium in January, on a season-long loan deal.
Full story: News of the World
Tottenham and *Everton are *keen on signing striker Peniel Mlapa from German club Hoffenheim. The 19-year-old, who was born in Togo, was named Young Player of the Year in Germany last season.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
OTHER GOSSIP
Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks plans to delay the sale of the club for up to two years, despite being on the verge of a £280m deal to buy out partner George Gillett.
Full story: News of the World
Striker Wayne Rooney will never walk away from Manchester United, according to team-mate Darren Fletcher. The Scottish midfielder said: "He's a big part of *United's history now. He *absolutely loves *playing for this club."
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich admits that the days of multi-million pound transfers and bumper contracts at Stamford Bridge are over.
Full story: Daily Mail
Abramovich, meanwhile, is set to offer the club's boss Carlo Ancelotti a new deal that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2014.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Premier League officials will meet next month to discuss the sanctions they plan to impose on Manchester United as a result of manager Alex Ferguson's refusal to speak to the BBC, with the club likely to be fined £25,000 every time he fails to give a post-match interview.
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool full-back Paul Konchesky has appealed to referee Howard Webb to be sensible and keep his cards in his pockets for Sunday's match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford.
Full story: Daily Mail
Sir Alex Ferguson has tried to explain why he wasn't always on the best of terms with Liverpool's former boss Rafa Benitez. "I have always had good relationships with all the Liverpool managers. That changed in his regime. Why did that happen? You have to examine him more than me."
Full story: Sunday Express
AND FINALLY
Blackpool keeper Matt Gilks has revealed how close he was to quitting the sport to become a banger-racing mechanic. The 28-year-old struggled to even make the bench under former boss Simon Grayson before things steadily improved when Ian Holloway arrived at the helm.
Full story: The People
Manchester United are set to step up their efforts to land Real Madrid's Lassana Diarra. Sir Alex Ferguson has been a long-time admirer of the versatile French midfielder, who left Portsmouth for Real Madrid in a £20m deal last December after spells at Chelsea and Arsenal.
Full story: The People
Newcastle boss Chris Hughton hopes to make the loan signing of French international Hatem Ben Arfa permanent, following his stunning match-winning strike against Everton.
Full story: News of the World
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is interested in bringing Napoli's Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani to Anfield in January.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com
Middlesbrough are looking to take on Newcastle striker Leon Best, who almost signed for Gordon Strachan at the Riverside Stadium in January, on a season-long loan deal.
Full story: News of the World
Tottenham and *Everton are *keen on signing striker Peniel Mlapa from German club Hoffenheim. The 19-year-old, who was born in Togo, was named Young Player of the Year in Germany last season.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
OTHER GOSSIP
Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks plans to delay the sale of the club for up to two years, despite being on the verge of a £280m deal to buy out partner George Gillett.
Full story: News of the World
Striker Wayne Rooney will never walk away from Manchester United, according to team-mate Darren Fletcher. The Scottish midfielder said: "He's a big part of *United's history now. He *absolutely loves *playing for this club."
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich admits that the days of multi-million pound transfers and bumper contracts at Stamford Bridge are over.
Full story: Daily Mail
Abramovich, meanwhile, is set to offer the club's boss Carlo Ancelotti a new deal that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2014.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Premier League officials will meet next month to discuss the sanctions they plan to impose on Manchester United as a result of manager Alex Ferguson's refusal to speak to the BBC, with the club likely to be fined £25,000 every time he fails to give a post-match interview.
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool full-back Paul Konchesky has appealed to referee Howard Webb to be sensible and keep his cards in his pockets for Sunday's match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford.
Full story: Daily Mail
Sir Alex Ferguson has tried to explain why he wasn't always on the best of terms with Liverpool's former boss Rafa Benitez. "I have always had good relationships with all the Liverpool managers. That changed in his regime. Why did that happen? You have to examine him more than me."
Full story: Sunday Express
AND FINALLY
Blackpool keeper Matt Gilks has revealed how close he was to quitting the sport to become a banger-racing mechanic. The 28-year-old struggled to even make the bench under former boss Simon Grayson before things steadily improved when Ian Holloway arrived at the helm.
Full story: The People
"WILSON PALACIOS has emerged as a January target for Sir Alex Ferguson.
The Manchester United boss has major concerns about the long-term fitness of Owen Hargreaves and needs a dynamic holding midfielder.
The Tottenham star has impressed during his 18 months at White Hart Lane and played a key role in helping Harry Redknapp's side qualify for the Champions League.
But the Honduras international has never disguised his ambition to play for one of the established top-four clubs after making his name at Wigan and Spurs following a short loan spell at Birmingham three years ago.
Palacios, 26, would cost around £16million and Spurs would hold out for their asking price as he has four years left on his current contract.
It is thought that the deal is loaded with clauses that allow him to speak to other clubs if they offer more than a fixed sum - believed to be in the region of £15m.
Fergie also has doubts over the suitability of Michael Carrick to the defensive midfield position if United are to continue challenging for the Premier League title and Champions League in seasons to come.
The United boss was interested in signing Palacios before he made his £12m switch to Tottenham in January 2009. He also attracted scouts from Real Madrid and Bayern Munich during his time at Wigan."
FERGIE EYES UP £16M PALACIOS | News Of The World
The Manchester United boss has major concerns about the long-term fitness of Owen Hargreaves and needs a dynamic holding midfielder.
The Tottenham star has impressed during his 18 months at White Hart Lane and played a key role in helping Harry Redknapp's side qualify for the Champions League.
But the Honduras international has never disguised his ambition to play for one of the established top-four clubs after making his name at Wigan and Spurs following a short loan spell at Birmingham three years ago.
Palacios, 26, would cost around £16million and Spurs would hold out for their asking price as he has four years left on his current contract.
It is thought that the deal is loaded with clauses that allow him to speak to other clubs if they offer more than a fixed sum - believed to be in the region of £15m.
Fergie also has doubts over the suitability of Michael Carrick to the defensive midfield position if United are to continue challenging for the Premier League title and Champions League in seasons to come.
The United boss was interested in signing Palacios before he made his £12m switch to Tottenham in January 2009. He also attracted scouts from Real Madrid and Bayern Munich during his time at Wigan."
FERGIE EYES UP £16M PALACIOS | News Of The World
He's been poor since his injury
Rather have Diarra
It's time for Sunday Shite!
Morning Gambit
Morning Gunnar.
If you get Sanchez I will actually commit suicide.
Highly improbable.
Shhh...
Wheres Gunnar
£90m Pique 
You couldn't make it up....well you could as that's blatantly what they do.
You couldn't make it up....well you could as that's blatantly what they do.Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh admits he has yet to taste a good English cup of tea.
Full story: News of the World
Seriously?
Full story: News of the World
Seriously?
£90m? What no wonder they are into £100-120m losses.
Didn't Pique just sign a contract extension with his boyhood club until 2015 this summer? Great platform to get a move to a Europa League team is that
Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh admits he has yet to taste a good English cup of tea.
Full story: News of the World
Riveting from the NOTW.
Full story: News of the World
Riveting from the NOTW.
Getting slow Gunnar
Getting slow Gunnar
Just got up too much pop last night
Just got up too much pop last night
Having a social life is no excuse.Getting slow Gunnar
Just got up too much pop last night
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is targeting a January transfer window move for West Brom winger Chris Brunt, who is valued at about £9m.
Full story: caughtoffside.com
Hodgson is also reportedly looking to sign highly-rated Belgium international Steven Defour from Standard Liege.
Full story: caughtoffside.com
Arsenal want to snap up Charlton's England youth midfielder Diego Poyet - son of former Tottenham and Chelsea star Gus, the Brighton manager.
Full story: the People
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy will resist any bids to send goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey out on loan, having been impressed with the Wales stopper's application since he lost his starting place last season.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Tottenham hope to take Bolton's England international central defender Gary Cahill to White Hart Lane in January but Spurs will have to part with £15m to get their man.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Alternatively, Spurs could make a move for Blackburn's £10m-rated defender Phil Jones.
Full story: the People
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is to step up his interest in Tottenham midfielders Luka Modric and Tom Huddlestone and is willing to offer the likes of Michael Carrick and Anderson in part exchange.
Full story: caughtoffside.com
Manchester City are preparing a £15m bid for Sunderland midfielder Jordan Henderson.
Full story: the People
Meanwhile, out-of-favour City goalkeeper Shay Given could join boyhood heroes Celtic on loan.
Full story: the People
BREAKING GOSSIP
Roy Hodgson says it would be "a sad day for Liverpool" if the club's new owners abandoned the Anfield tradition of loyalty to managers and dismissed him after the team's worst start to a season for 57 years.
Full story: the Observer
Striker Wayne Rooney will sensationally quit Manchester United in January after a series of rows with manager Sir Alex Ferguson has left their relationship beyond repair.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas will make his comeback from a month-long absence with a hamstring problem when the Gunners take on Shakhtar Donetsk at the Emirates Stadium in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Meanwhile, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is willing to offer former Gunners and current Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira a coaching role at the Emirates Stadium if he opts to retire from playing at the end of the season.
Full story: the People
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has admitted he would consider succeeding his fellow Italian Fabio Capello as the next England boss when Capello steps down after Euro 2012.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
However, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says he would be reluctant to accept the job as England manager because of the attention he would subsequently receive from the press.
(News of the World)
Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole has revealed Ancelotti convinced him not to join former manager Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid last summer, and to instead remain at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Mail On Sunday
Bolton are ready to offer striker Johan Elmander a new contract but want the Swede to take a pay cut.
Full story: the People
Former Middlesbrough favourite Tony Mowbray is being lined up to replace Gordon Strachan as Boro boss following the club's poor start to the season.
(News of the World)
Full story: caughtoffside.com
Hodgson is also reportedly looking to sign highly-rated Belgium international Steven Defour from Standard Liege.
Full story: caughtoffside.com
Arsenal want to snap up Charlton's England youth midfielder Diego Poyet - son of former Tottenham and Chelsea star Gus, the Brighton manager.
Full story: the People
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy will resist any bids to send goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey out on loan, having been impressed with the Wales stopper's application since he lost his starting place last season.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Tottenham hope to take Bolton's England international central defender Gary Cahill to White Hart Lane in January but Spurs will have to part with £15m to get their man.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Alternatively, Spurs could make a move for Blackburn's £10m-rated defender Phil Jones.
Full story: the People
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is to step up his interest in Tottenham midfielders Luka Modric and Tom Huddlestone and is willing to offer the likes of Michael Carrick and Anderson in part exchange.
Full story: caughtoffside.com
Manchester City are preparing a £15m bid for Sunderland midfielder Jordan Henderson.
Full story: the People
Meanwhile, out-of-favour City goalkeeper Shay Given could join boyhood heroes Celtic on loan.
Full story: the People
BREAKING GOSSIP
Roy Hodgson says it would be "a sad day for Liverpool" if the club's new owners abandoned the Anfield tradition of loyalty to managers and dismissed him after the team's worst start to a season for 57 years.
Full story: the Observer
Striker Wayne Rooney will sensationally quit Manchester United in January after a series of rows with manager Sir Alex Ferguson has left their relationship beyond repair.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas will make his comeback from a month-long absence with a hamstring problem when the Gunners take on Shakhtar Donetsk at the Emirates Stadium in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Meanwhile, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is willing to offer former Gunners and current Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira a coaching role at the Emirates Stadium if he opts to retire from playing at the end of the season.
Full story: the People
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has admitted he would consider succeeding his fellow Italian Fabio Capello as the next England boss when Capello steps down after Euro 2012.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
However, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says he would be reluctant to accept the job as England manager because of the attention he would subsequently receive from the press.
(News of the World)
Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole has revealed Ancelotti convinced him not to join former manager Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid last summer, and to instead remain at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Mail On Sunday
Bolton are ready to offer striker Johan Elmander a new contract but want the Swede to take a pay cut.
Full story: the People
Former Middlesbrough favourite Tony Mowbray is being lined up to replace Gordon Strachan as Boro boss following the club's poor start to the season.
(News of the World)
Just beat me to it.
Any truth to the claim?
For a start I find it preposterous that United would sell their best player (or any quality player) in the January window.
For a start I find it preposterous that United would sell their best player (or any quality player) in the January window.
Yup it's completly true.
This is what Sunday Tabloids have become reduced to.
Real Madrid ???
Thought Jose said that they wouldn't be buying anyone in the January transfer window. Don't these journos read the papers.
Thought Jose said that they wouldn't be buying anyone in the January transfer window. Don't these journos read the papers.
£9m for Brunt
Tom Huddlestone? no thanks
15m for Jordan Henderson?
I know he's rated by a few people out there (not necessarily here) but thats just bollocks.
Although I wouldn't be surprised City to actually go ahead and do that.
I know he's rated by a few people out there (not necessarily here) but thats just bollocks.
Although I wouldn't be surprised City to actually go ahead and do that.
Shockingly, I think there's a minute chance that he would consider going back on his words.
Got to say, I'm actually missing the News of the Worlds input into the Sunday shite.
£9m for Brunt
Yeah because rooney and saf looked furious at each other when they were getting off the coach yesterday.
But then again it is the mail
But then again it is the mail
Looks like we're in agreement then, because .... Carrick and Anderson in part exchange for Modric and Huddlestone?
No thanks.