We won't rush Michael Owen into decision on joining Hull City says Phil Brown

27 June 2009 21:58
"We are not at a discussion point just yet but let's remember that Michael is under contract at Newcastle and he is the type of person that honours contracts, and that is a quality that I fully respect," Brown told Telegraph Sport on Saturday. [LNB]"So, of course, I will be patient and we also know for certain that Michael will have a lot to consider because there is bound to be a lot of interest in his services when his contract expires at Newcastle at the end of this month. [LNB] Related ArticlesStoke join Owen chaseOwen and Hull match made in heavenBrown interested in OwenNewcastle's 'awful' new kitFootball's worst kitsOwen may quit England"But I have to emphasise this isn't a publicity stunt or anything like that. We are deadly serious about bringing Michael to Hull. [LNB]"I think he's a reasonable man and just want the opportunity speak to him to convince him that Hull us the right place to be."[LNB]Hull are poised to sign Marc-Antoine Fortune, with Nancy sporting director Nicolas Holveck confirming that a deal is 'very close' for the French forward. [LNB] 

Source: Telegraph