Newcastle United striker Michael Owen has rubbished claims he will hang up his boots at the end of the season.
"Any suggestion or unfounded speculation that Michael Owen has any intention of quitting football is totally untrue and wrong," read a statement from Wasserman Media Group.
"Michael remains as committed to his football career as he ever has been and is deeply and professionally offended that anyone should suggest otherwise."
It continued: "Michael Owen has instructed lawyers this evening and will take action against any publication which he feels inaccurately or unfairly suggested he is quitting football and is damaging to his professional reputation."