Michael Owen's management last night scotched suggestion that the Newcastle United striker is set to retire from professional football at the end of the season.
Earlier Friday, The Daily Express newspaper reported that Owen was set to quit the game in the summer and become a full-time racehorse trainer and owner.
The 29-year-old is out of contract at St James' Park at the end of the season and the club's temporary manager, Alan Shearer, has admitted he does not know where the striker will be playing next season.
However, the 89-time capped England international striker, has strenuously denied the story via his management company.
"Any suggestion or unfounded speculation that Michael Owen has any intention of quitting football is totally untrue and wrong," read a statement from Wasserman Media Group.
"Michael remains as committed to his football career as he ever has been and is deeply and professionally offended that anyone should suggest otherwise."
It continued: "Michael Owen has instructed lawyers this evening and will take action against any publication which he feels inaccurately or unfairly suggested he is quitting football and is damaging to his professional reputation."
The Daily Express subsequently changed their later-edition back pages to lead on how Owen is keen to continue.
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Earlier Friday, The Daily Express newspaper reported that Owen was set to quit the game in the summer and become a full-time racehorse trainer and owner.
The 29-year-old is out of contract at St James' Park at the end of the season and the club's temporary manager, Alan Shearer, has admitted he does not know where the striker will be playing next season.
However, the 89-time capped England international striker, has strenuously denied the story via his management company.
"Any suggestion or unfounded speculation that Michael Owen has any intention of quitting football is totally untrue and wrong," read a statement from Wasserman Media Group.
"Michael remains as committed to his football career as he ever has been and is deeply and professionally offended that anyone should suggest otherwise."
It continued: "Michael Owen has instructed lawyers this evening and will take action against any publication which he feels inaccurately or unfairly suggested he is quitting football and is damaging to his professional reputation."
The Daily Express subsequently changed their later-edition back pages to lead on how Owen is keen to continue.
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