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MICHAEL OWEN could be offered a return ticket to Liverpool after Rafael Benitez was persuaded by the Anfield board to consider taking the England striker back.
The Reds boss was lukewarm about the former Anfield man earlier in the summer, preferring to sign Peter Crouch from Southampton.
But after encouragement from his board, the Spaniard has indicated he is prepared to do business if the price is right.
As Owen's Real Madrid career was effectively ended by the Spanish club's claim that both Manchester United and Newcastle had made moves to bring him back to England, Liverpool were hovering in the background.
Manchester United, within an hour of the Real Madrid claim, issued an emphatic denial and Owen, in turn, rejected an offer to join Newcastle.
Benitez now plans to offload Czech striker Milan Baros within the next 48 hours to pave the way for Owen's return to Merseyside.
The Liverpool boss has done something of a U-turn over Owen's merits after opting to sign Crouch rather than the former Anfield favourite.
But with Madrid lowering the asking price after having no takers for their original £16million valuation, Benitez and the Liverpool board are now ready to step in and offer Owen the escape route he needs - if the price is right.
A day of confusion over Owen's future began when Real spokesman Antonio Garcia Ferreras said: "Newcastle are very interested in Owen.
"They are following him closely and are showing the most concrete interest. However, there are other sides showing an interest, including Manchester United."
That latter claim was emphatically denied by United, although Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd, who has made an initial £11m bid, confirmed: "We've had a discussion with Madrid but we won't be commenting further on any speculation."
But Newcastle's hopes were ended when Owen turned down the chance to join them in time for a sensational debut at Arsenal on Sunday.
Real Madrid's up-for-grabs striker was given the chance to make the deal happen yesterday but said 'no' to Graeme Souness's club.
And that has left an opening for Liverpool to exploit, especially with Benitez confident of wrapping up the £6m sale of Baros to either Lyon or Monaco. Benitez has come to the view that his return makes commercial and football sense if it does not impinge on his other transfer activity.
Liverpool will ask Real to allow Owen to join them on loan with a view to a permanent move back. The Bernabeu club want Owen off their books within a fortnight.
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...his transfer his edging closer and closer, which is a good thing.
I also heard a short while ago that one of the reasons Gerrard re-signed was the promise of Owen returning.
The Reds boss was lukewarm about the former Anfield man earlier in the summer, preferring to sign Peter Crouch from Southampton.
But after encouragement from his board, the Spaniard has indicated he is prepared to do business if the price is right.
As Owen's Real Madrid career was effectively ended by the Spanish club's claim that both Manchester United and Newcastle had made moves to bring him back to England, Liverpool were hovering in the background.
Manchester United, within an hour of the Real Madrid claim, issued an emphatic denial and Owen, in turn, rejected an offer to join Newcastle.
Benitez now plans to offload Czech striker Milan Baros within the next 48 hours to pave the way for Owen's return to Merseyside.
The Liverpool boss has done something of a U-turn over Owen's merits after opting to sign Crouch rather than the former Anfield favourite.
But with Madrid lowering the asking price after having no takers for their original £16million valuation, Benitez and the Liverpool board are now ready to step in and offer Owen the escape route he needs - if the price is right.
A day of confusion over Owen's future began when Real spokesman Antonio Garcia Ferreras said: "Newcastle are very interested in Owen.
"They are following him closely and are showing the most concrete interest. However, there are other sides showing an interest, including Manchester United."
That latter claim was emphatically denied by United, although Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd, who has made an initial £11m bid, confirmed: "We've had a discussion with Madrid but we won't be commenting further on any speculation."
But Newcastle's hopes were ended when Owen turned down the chance to join them in time for a sensational debut at Arsenal on Sunday.
Real Madrid's up-for-grabs striker was given the chance to make the deal happen yesterday but said 'no' to Graeme Souness's club.
And that has left an opening for Liverpool to exploit, especially with Benitez confident of wrapping up the £6m sale of Baros to either Lyon or Monaco. Benitez has come to the view that his return makes commercial and football sense if it does not impinge on his other transfer activity.
Liverpool will ask Real to allow Owen to join them on loan with a view to a permanent move back. The Bernabeu club want Owen off their books within a fortnight.
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...his transfer his edging closer and closer, which is a good thing.
I also heard a short while ago that one of the reasons Gerrard re-signed was the promise of Owen returning.
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Baros - available
Newcastle - need a striker
Stryke - makes a link faster than Souness
Souness - Crap
Newcastle - need a striker
Stryke - makes a link faster than Souness
Souness - Crap
Newcastle have pulled out of the race, while they've also given up Nicolas Anelka too. Why doesn't someone do the smart thing and move for Carlton Cole?
Man United deny all interest in Owen. Ever. I'm guessing The Sun or Daily Star put two-and-two together when Glazer seized control as Owen's future looked increasingly uncertain.
With van Nistelrooy, Saha, Rooney and Smith in the team - and Solskjaer still to recover! - why would anyone need to even consider Michael Owen?! That young lad Rossi could well break into the first team this year, that's saying something! Though, it's a shame Fergie couldn't have shown more enthusiasm in Healy, Nardiello or Webber. :(
I'm surprised Newcastle have pulled out of the race - speaking of which, who else is actually pushing for 1st place here?? They missed out on Smith last year, let Kluivert go and, as good as Ameobi is, once Shearer's gone, well, it seems things really can get worse for Newcastle United!
Why haven't Spurs bid for him yet? They signed almost every other midfielder on the market this summer! With Defoe under fire and Kanouté set to go, they're gonna need someone new upfront, you know...
Man United deny all interest in Owen. Ever. I'm guessing The Sun or Daily Star put two-and-two together when Glazer seized control as Owen's future looked increasingly uncertain.
With van Nistelrooy, Saha, Rooney and Smith in the team - and Solskjaer still to recover! - why would anyone need to even consider Michael Owen?! That young lad Rossi could well break into the first team this year, that's saying something! Though, it's a shame Fergie couldn't have shown more enthusiasm in Healy, Nardiello or Webber. :(
I'm surprised Newcastle have pulled out of the race - speaking of which, who else is actually pushing for 1st place here?? They missed out on Smith last year, let Kluivert go and, as good as Ameobi is, once Shearer's gone, well, it seems things really can get worse for Newcastle United!
Why haven't Spurs bid for him yet? They signed almost every other midfielder on the market this summer! With Defoe under fire and Kanouté set to go, they're gonna need someone new upfront, you know...
Dringo wrote:
> 'pool will get him, sure of it!
They will, I've sent Owen some stuff through the post to make sure Benitez can't refuse.
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> 'pool will get him, sure of it!
They will, I've sent Owen some stuff through the post to make sure Benitez can't refuse.
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I'm happy.
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Other Liverpool stuff
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'pool will get him, sure of it!
What do you think then? Real Madrid, Man U, Liverpool, Newcastle or elsewhere? My bets another season as a super sub at Real.
How was I taking credit for someone elses work? It is an opinion is it not? I read an article on that issue, it whirled in my brain for a bit, I spat it back out.
I re-found the article on Liverpoolfc.com and I can tell you now that what I said was similar but what I wrote was not.
I re-found the article on Liverpoolfc.com and I can tell you now that what I said was similar but what I wrote was not.
Kawada wrote:
> Super Kev wrote:
> Sky Sports news just said that Michael Owen has been spooted at
> Liverpool's Training ground.
>
>
> Must just be paying a visit on his way to the United training ground
> :-D
Telling them he wants to join Newcatle! ;-)
> Super Kev wrote:
> Sky Sports news just said that Michael Owen has been spooted at
> Liverpool's Training ground.
>
>
> Must just be paying a visit on his way to the United training ground
> :-D
Telling them he wants to join Newcatle! ;-)
Super Kev wrote:
> But thats what Hamann does.
Hamann's 32/33 this season. Sissoko's... What 19/20/21? Hamann will retire either at the end of this season or the end of next.
> But thats what Hamann does.
Hamann's 32/33 this season. Sissoko's... What 19/20/21? Hamann will retire either at the end of this season or the end of next.
I'd love Owen to join Arsenal, but that wont happen. Im still happy that he might possibly return to the premiership, it's where he should be.
He'd easily become one of the Top scorers next season if he comes back to the premiership.
He'd easily become one of the Top scorers next season if he comes back to the premiership.
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