Magpies stand firm over Owen
Newcastle chairman Chris Mort has revealed Michael Owen no longer has a buy-out clause in his contract while manager Sam Allardyce wants the England striker to prove his fitness before discussing a new deal.
Owen joined United from Real Madrid for £17million in August 2005 but his career on Tyneside has been blighted by injury so far.
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