Eriksson rebuffs Owen talk

Eriksson rebuffs Owen talk

Published Apr. 5, 2011 3:15 p.m. ET

Owen's Manchester United contract expires in the summer and the striker has yet to be informed whether he will be offered an extension. The 31-year-old has revealed he is keen to stay at Old Trafford, but he has also been linked with a move to Leicester. He played under Eriksson for England, but the Foxes boss has played down suggestions that a summer reunion is on the cards. "First of all, it is not true about Owen," said Eriksson. "Secondly, I wouldn't think Michael Owen would come to Leicester unless we are in the Premier League." However, Eriksson did admit he would like to work with Owen should Leicester get themselves into the top flight at the end of the season. Erikson said: "I think it is very easy. If we are in the Premier League and Michael Owen wants to come to us, then fine." Leicester are currently 12th in the Championship table, but are only four points adrift of the play-offs with seven games remaining.

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