Sven Goran Eriksson has ruled out making moves for his former England favourites David Beckham and Michael Owen as he begins his rebuilding plans at Manchester City.
The Swede, who was confirmed as City's new manager on Friday, is actively scouring the transfer market to bolster City's squad for the coming season.
Eriksson has promised to bring in new faces soon, but he says he is not planning any moves for either Beckham or Owen.
Owen's future at Newcastle has been the subject of intense speculation all summer with the former Liverpool man having a buy-out clause in his contract at St James' Park.
Beckham, who is set to join up with MLS side LA Galaxy this month, has been linked with a possible loan move when the season ends in America in November as he looks to safeguard his international place.
However, Eriksson insists he has no plans to sign the duo who served him so well during his time in charge of England.
"I didn't even know that there was any possibility of Beckham being available on loan, but no, no, no. I haven't thought about it and won't think about it," Eriksson told the News of the World.
"He was a big favourite of mine [with England] but at Manchester City we are trying to build a great team, and when you're trying to do that you don't take a player for a couple of months.
"As for Michael Owen - he's available? I didn't know that. Michael Owen will always score goals for you...but I don't want to read that I'm interested in signing him either."
Source : www.skysports.com
By Peter ORourke - Created on 8 Jul 2007
