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

"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. "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.  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. "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."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.  

Source: Telegraph