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Owen likely to stay at Newcastle

Owen likely to stay at Newcastle


Owen likely to stay at Newcastle

A source close to close Newcastle striker Michael Owen has revealed that the arrival of Alan Shearer at St James' Park could well mean the forward would consider signing a new two year contract at the club.

"If Alan is going to be Newcastle's manager next season, that will change everything at the club," said a source close to Owen. "For Michael, Alan would be the ideal manager. He would galvanise the club and Michael would love to be a part of that. Newcastle have struggled for the last two seasons and that is a worry for a player like Michael who was used to playing regularly for England and in the Champions League when he signed for the club.

"Newcastle have offered him a contract but that was withdrawn at the start of the year when Michael said he wouldn't make a decision until the end of the season. But they have also said they will offer him a new one as soon as they are safe from relegation and Alan has made it clear that he sees Michael as being vital to his plans. There is a much better chance Michael will remain a Newcastle player because of Alan."