Stoke City manager Tony Pulis is hopeful he can keep Michael Owen for the remainder of the season despite reports linking the striker with a move away from the Britannia Stadium.
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Recent reports have linked Owen, who is out of contract at the end of the season, with a move to Australian A-League outfit Perth Glory.
However, Glory boss Ian Ferguson has ruled out a move for the former England striker, although he did confirm "an agent" had been in contact over a possible transfer in January.
"Is it true, is it not true? You just don't know," said Pulis.
"I read a story in the papers that (Manchester United striker) Danny Welbeck was available.
"Ask (United manager) Sir Alex Ferguson what he thinks about that. You have to deal with it.
"Michael has got a contract until the end of the season and as far as I'm concerned, he has not come in and said he wants to change it.
"We haven't pulled Michael in and said we want to change that. So Michael will be part of the football club hopefully until the end of the season."
Owen has been forced to settle with a bit-part role with the Potters this season, restricted to just four substitute appearances in the Premier League and just one start, which came in the goalless FA Cup draw with Crystal Palace last weekend.
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