Saha For Owen?
Last updated : 19 April 2007 By Footy Mad - Editor
And the latest story to come from Waping is that the Manchester United boss is considering offering Louis Saha to Newcastle as part of the deal.
The report suggests Sir Alex has become tired of the striker's injury problems, according to the Daily Mail that is.
The 28-year-old Frenchman played for Newcastle during a loan spell from French club Metz back in 1999, making 6 starts and 6 sub appearances. Although Ruud Gullitt wanted to sign him, the Newcastle board wouldn't release the money.
Saha has started only 66 games for United since moving to Old Trafford from Fulham in January 2004 and has managed just 36 minutes of action since the start of last month due to hamstring trouble.
He apparently trained over the weekend but then ruled himself out of Tuesday night's 2-0 victory over Sheffield United and Ferguson is reported to be annoyed that Saha is unwilling to play through pain.
When asked about the frontman's condition after the Blades game, Ferguson replied: "Louis is still bothered by his hamstring. I don't see any quick return."
The Red Devils boss could offer him to coax Michael Owen away from St James' Park. But I can tell you now, it will fall on deaf ears!