United Eye Move For Abdellaoue
Manchester United are understood to have made an offer for Norwegian star Moa Abdellaoue. The 23-year-old is a full international having made his debut for Norway earlier this year against the Republic of Ireland. He is now back in the squad for their match with Ukraine after he helped Valerenga win the Norwegian Cup final. A host of English clubs were present at the final when Abdellaoue fired a brace and that has now seen the interest in the striker intensify. Now United have seemingly leapt to the front of the queue to land the player after inviting him to train with them, something which is possible given the domestic season in Norway has finished. It is reported in Norway that Jim Solbakken, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's agent, has helped to broker the move. Valerenga would not confirm that Abdellaoue would be heading to Old Trafford until the finer details had been settled.

Kinnear Plays Down Owen Reports
Newcastle interim manager Joe Kinnear has played down talk of a rift between him and Michael Owen after the striker claimed he has been fit to play for "a couple of weeks". Owen has been eased back into first-team action following a groin injury and came off the substitutes' bench to score in the 2-2 draw against Wigan on Saturday. However, the 28-year-old was quoted as saying in the matchday programme at the weekend that he has been available for more playing time in recent weeks, sparking reports of growing friction between Owen and Kinnear. The former Liverpool player wrote: "I have only played as sub in the last couple of games. The manager has preferred to bring me gradually back in - but it was only a small injury and I've been ready to play for a couple of weeks."






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