Source: Daily_Mail
Owen Hargreaves new contract Manchester United
Manchester United are set to offer injury-plagued midfielder Owen Hargreaves a one-year contract extension.[LNB]Hargreaves has only played a total of six minutes of first-team football in over two years since double knee surgery in January 2009, but United's medical team are satisfied that he has recovered from the tendinitis that he suffered from badly.[LNB]Hargreaves, 30, has seen two comeback attempts fail this season thanks to hamstring and shoulder injuries, but these are not related to his knee problems.[LNB] Injury-plagued: Owen Hargreaves trudges off after injuring his hamstring against Wolves in November[LNB]But Hargreaves, who has made just 39 appearances for United, is expected toreturn to action within two weeks - meaning he could play a part inUnited's run-in.[LNB]The England international was part of United's Champions League winning side in 2008 and Sir Alex Ferguson would be loath to let the player he paid ?19million for in 2007 leave for a free in the summer.[LNB]There are many potential suitors for Hargreaves in both England and abroad should United offer him a new deal.[LNB] Greatest hour: Hargreaves celebrates with his team-mates as Man United win the Champions League in 2008[LNB]The midfielder's contract expires on June 30 and although no new deal has been offered yet it is thought that talks will begin soon.[LNB]The club have been impressed by Hargreaves' determination to regain full fitness and he could be offered a 12-month deal based on incentives if he continues to improve in training.[LNB]If he features in the first-team before the end of the season then a new deal is a certainty.[LNB] Neville lands testimonial with Juve... days before Champions League finalManchester United favourite Ji-sung confident Park's life will get better now he's fitRoo can't be serious! Mancini claims City aren't helped by Rooney's banAll the latest Man United news, features and opinion[LNB] Explore more:People: Alex Ferguson, Owen Hargreaves Places: United Kingdom
