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Wigan boss Bruce fears being priced out of deal for Newcastle's Owen

Wigan Athletic boss Steve Bruce admits they're being priced out of a deal for Newcastle United striker Michael Owen.

Bruce concedes Owen's £100,000-a-week salary demands are well out of their price range.

He said: "I know the chairman is a fan but I don't think we could afford his wages.''

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