Kinnear 'optimistic' Owen will stay

Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear is growing more confident of persuading Michael Owen to sign a new contract after holding talks with the striker.

Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear is growing more confident of persuading Michael Owen to sign a new contract after holding talks with the striker.

The Magpies presented Owen and his representatives with the new terms on Monday and then 61-year-old Kinnear sat down with the England international to talk over his plans.

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