Owen Not for Sale, Say Real

Real Madrid have moved to end speculation on the future of Michael Owen by insisting the England striker is not for sale.The 25-year-old former Liverpool star has been linked to a host of Premiership clubs including top three Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester United.But Real director of football Arrigo Sacchi told the Daily Star: "Owen is not for sale because he is part of our coach Wanderley Luxemburgo's plans."Chelsea have not been in touch with us to make an offer for him, or in recent times for any of our players."Some of the things written about who is coming to, and who is leaving Real Madrid, are almost as incredible as science fiction."Owen has not told us he is unhappy or that he wants to leave and that is what really matters to us, not what stories appear in the press."He has signed a contract and he is a very professional player. Since I have been at Madrid I have never heard him complain - not even when he was not in the first team and, like all players, wanted to play more minutes."