Owen willing to play in madrid again

He spent 12 months at the Bernabeu earlier in his career and Michael Owen hopes to be back there again next May, this time with the Reds.

Michael Owen (Real Madrid and Manchester United). "That's one of the things you look at when you?re first asked to join the club. It?s one of the big things that stuck in my mind ? playing in big European games and top League games is everybody?s dream.

"It?s very difficult to win these competitions but it?s our aim to do that and it?s exciting to be part of it."

Four months into his United career, Owen says he feels completely at home at Old Trafford and is pleased with his progress to date.

"I've loved every minute of it. It?s been everything I expected... and more," he insists. "Everybody has been so welcoming, right from the coaching staff, the canteen ladies and the kit man, not to mention the lads and the fans. I?m really pleased that the fans seem to have taken to me and sang my name. I feel like I?ve been here many years even though it?s only been a few months."