Source: Team_Talk
Sven cools Hargreaves interest
eicester manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has confirmed he has enquired about Owen Hargreaves - but any possible deal to sign him is "on ice".[LNB] Former Manchester United midfielder Hargreaves is a free agent after being released by the Premier League champions following an injury-plagued four years at Old Trafford.[LNB]The 30-year-old has attempted to prove his fitness to prospective clubs by posting videos on the internet, but Eriksson wants more assurances.[LNB]Speaking in Sweden on Leicester's pre-season tour, Eriksson said: "Yes, in one way we have tried to contact him. I've spoken to the agent now. It depends totally on Owen - the ball is in his court.[LNB]"It is difficult that he wants to come to the Championship and I am not sure he is 100% fit at the moment, so right now it is on ice.[LNB]"I don't even know if he is fit or if he wants to play but if he wants to speak to us, we are more than willing."[LNB]The former England manager added: "I have always said if he is fit, Owen Hargreaves is a great player."[LNB]West Brom have also been linked with Hargreaves, who made just 39 appearances for United following his £17million move from Bayern Munich in 2007.
