Beckenbauer hints at Hargreaves exit
Bayern Munich president Franz Beckenbauer has admitted for the first time that Owen Hargreaves could join Manchester United this summer - providing the price is right.
Speaking on Premiere television just a few hours before Bayern's Champions League quarter-final against AC Milan, Beckenbauer said: "If it is right that there is an offer of 25-30 million euros (£17million-£20million) for Hargreaves, then I would seriously consider it.
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"I think the board also think this way to satisfy the needs of the player."
The 26-year-old England international has been a long-standing United target, but the Bavarians have resolutely refused to deal with the Barclays Premiership leaders.
They believe Hargreaves should honour the new four-year contract he signed last summer.
