Real Madrid to offer Owen in Van Nistelrooy bid

Real Madrid are interested in Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy.

The Spanish giants are reviving their interest in the Dutchman after almost clinching his signature at the end of last season.

The Sun says in a shock for Liverpool fans, Real are ready to offer Michael Owen as bait to land Van Nistelrooy.

The Dutchman's agent was in Madrid last week and spotted at the Santiago Bernabeu for Real's dramatic 4-2 win over Barcelona, fueling speculation that a deal for the United striker was being resurrected.