United have clear run in race to sign Owen

LIVERPOOL and Arsenal have ruled out a move for Michael Owen and cleared the way for Manchester United to chase the 25-year-old Real Madrid striker.

United have clear run in race to sign Owen
Tue, 02 Aug, 2005 - 01:00
Duncan Beech

Real seem ready to sell Owen after signing Julio Baptista and Robinho.

Reds manager Rafael Benitez insisted: "I am looking for a centre-back and not a centre-forward."

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