Michael Owen will decide his future at end of season

Michael Owen will wait until the end of the season before deciding whether to stay at Newcastle.

The England striker last night released a statement that ruled out the possibility of him leaving St James' Park in the January transfer window, meaning he will see out his Magpies contract.Owen is willing to take a pay cut if he decides his future lies with Newcastle but he wants to take as long as possible to make up his mind.

Owen said: "Under Joe Kinnear's passionate management, I am committed to ensure the club end the season on a high."

Owen's statement comes a day after Kinnear suggested his agent would hold talks with managing director Derek Llambias this week over the new deal he was offered seven days ago.