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Lambert rubbishes Owen-to-Villa talk

ESPN staff
July 19, 2012
Michael Owen will not be heading to Aston Villa, according to Paul Lambert © Getty Images
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Paul Lambert has insisted Aston Villa are not in the running for former Manchester United striker Michael Owen.

Owen is on the lookout for a new club following his release from Old Trafford earlier in the summer. Everton and Stoke have strongly linked, while Villa's name has been added to the mix - and reports in Australia claim Melbourne Heart are planning a bid.

Owen has been talking about his future in recent days, claiming he is close to signing for a new club, but he does not appear to be heading for Villa.

"No, that won't happen," Lambert told the Birmingham Mail.

"There was no enquiry from us, I don't know where that came from.

"That's a non-starter. He's a top player, no doubt, a really top player, but for another team."

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