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On Saturday, the English press writes about G.Roeder's promises to keep M.Owen at Newcastle, Arsenal's search for a new defender, Aston Villa's plans to strengthen, and other news.
Glen Roeder stated that Michael Owen will not leave Newcastle this summer, even if the club does not qualify for European competitions ("Daily Mirror").
Roman Abramovich will meet with Frank Lampard and John Terry in Israel on Saturday evening to discuss new contract possibilities ("The Sun").
Arsenal is looking to acquire Roma defender Matteo Ferrari ("Daily Mirror").
Arsenal plans to pay 4 million pounds for Birmingham defender Fabrice Muamba ("Daily Express").
Stuart Pearce hopes to keep Sylvain Distin at Man City ("Daily Mirror").
Celtic and Rangers are interested in Motherwell forward Scott McDonald ("Daily Record").
Aston Villa will release John Carew this summer and will try to strengthen with Craig Bellamy and Steve Sidwell ("Daily Star").
Arsenal's current owners will try to sell the majority of their shares ("The Sun").
Speaking about his future, Northern Ireland national team coach Lawrie Sanchez asked to wait until the end of the next two qualifying matches for the national team ("Daily Express").
Southampton's young star Gareth Bale says he is not fazed by rumors of a possible move to a big club for big money ("The Sun").
Ruud van Nistelrooy urges Real Madrid to acquire Cristiano Ronaldo ("Daily Express").
Dutch football association officials reminded that referees should not show emotions of joy during matches, as Eric Braamhaar did last week after Ajax scored against PSV ("The Times").
