Southgate farewell to Owens

19 June 2009 13:49
Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has wished departing winger Graeme Owens all the best following his move to Kilmarnock. The 21-year-old midfielder has signed a two-year deal with the Scottish Premier League side with his contract at the Riverside Stadium due to expire at the end of the month. Southgate told the club's official website: "We wish Graeme all the very best. It's a great move for him and we are delighted for him." Meanwhile, Boro have been linked with a move for out-of-contract Reading striker Leroy Lita. The 24-year-old has been told he can leave the Madejski Stadium following the Royals' failure to regain their place in the Barclays Premier League. Lita, a former England Under-21 international, rejected a switch to Sheffield United in January.

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