Michael Owen rumours gather pace

Anthony Smith • Published 20 Feb 2012 17:30 3 Comments

Royals preparing loan swoop for Manchester United star?

RUMOURS linking Reading with an incredible swoop for Manchester United's Michael Owen are gathering momentum.

The Chronicle exclusively broke the news of Royals' possible interest in the 32-year-old striker three weeks ago.

And last weekend our story was picked up by several national newspapers including The Sunday Times.

It is thought Owen is eager to play first-team football with a view to finding a new club before his contract with United expires in the summer.

The Sunday Times also suggests Royals' new owner Anton Zingarevich wants to bring ex-Arsenal midfielder Alexander Hleb to the Madejski Stadium.

The 30-year-old left Barcelona in January to sign for Russian Premier League club Krylia Sovetov Samara until the end of the season.

Zingarevich's proposed £25 million takeover of Reading, which would earn him a 51% stake, is close to going through and the 29-year-old Russian has already backed manager Brian McDermott in the transfer market.

It saw Royals boss make an audacious loan swoop for Manchester City's Wayne Bridge in the January transfer window, while unconfirmed rumours hinted at a move for former England ace Owen Hargreaves.

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This article appeared in Local Berkshire 20 Feb 12

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  baines48
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  Feb 21, 21:31
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  Ah blooming heck and some thought Roberts was bad!
  
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  Bushes Bernal
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  Feb 22, 18:55
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  What about Mark Owen from Take That? He'd do a better job but then again any decision of Sir John John gets my luvved up blessing. Bless! Now where are my pies?
  
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  Thecommentator
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  May 17, 19:30
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  Bring back Shane Long and I'll be happy him and Roberts would be a good skrike force.
  
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