Nightmare for Man Utd

Man Utd's attempt to lure Owen Hargreaves from Bayern Munich has turned into a nightmare according to boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

Fergie is desperate to sign Owen and Owen is desperate to join Man Utd, however Bayern Munich are not willing to let the transfer happen.

Many thought Man Utd were only interested in the defensive midfielder because of his displays at the World Cup, however Fergie insists Man Utd made an enquiry before the World Cup started.

"It's a nightmare," said Fergie.

"I knew it would happen to us because it seems to happen all the time.

"We made an enquiry for Owen before the World Cup started.

"He has the speed and discipline to play in the central midfield role which is going to be so important to us, and he has that English mentality which we are more comfortable with.

"Players like Owen and Michael Carrick can be at United for five or six years, which is what we're trying to build towards, bringing the age of the squad down for the long-term future."