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Manchester United are reportedly interested in out-of-contract Newcastle United striker Michael Owen.

Owen is looking for a new club after allowing his Magpies deal to expire and a number of Premier League clubs are considering a move.

The likes of Hull City and Stoke City have signalled their intent to bring him in but it now seems Premier League champions Manchester United have also entered the chase.

Sky Bet have slashed their odds on the 29-year-old moving to Old Trafford amid claims that tentative talks have taken place between Owen's representatives and United officials.

Sir Alex Ferguson is keen to bolster his strike-force following the departures of Carlos Tevez and Cristiano Ronaldo

Karim Benzema had appeared to be a primary target but the Frenchman is now on his way to big-spending Real Madrid.

Free agent Owen would be a much cheaper option but United have yet to make any comment on the reports.

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Comments (80)

Robert Boydell (Manchester United fan) says...

I find myself caught in two minds with this one, on one hand I think this is a very shrewd move by the big scot, but on the other hand I am a little angry that we should be buying someone like Kun Aguero. I do think Rooney and Owen could create a good partnership, although I think it's a shame to use Wayne as a holding man again for Owen to run off. I wanted to see more of Rooney in the box being a pest this coming season, Owen's signing might cast some doubt over that.

Posted 16:12 3rd July 2009

Dave Kershaw says...

I think this could be an inspired move by Fergie. I think Owen would have flopped at Hull or a weaker side that would have expected Owen to play 40+ games a season and would be reliant on him scoring consistently. The sheer number of fixtures would have certainly caused him another injury to his paper hamstring! However, at Manchester he could almost adopt the Larrson role where he would be used sparingly. A player might lose a yard of pace but you never lose the goalscoring instinct. At United, Owen will be given great service and opportunities to score, unlike at Newcastle where they could barely string 5 passes together. Considering Owen is moving on a free, I would think that this is a gamble that United can easily afford to make. I hope Owen has a blinding season and strikes up a good relationship with Rooney, and ideally finds himself in the England squad for the World Cup. England really need a world class goalscorer.

Posted 14:24 3rd July 2009

Patrick Murphy says...

Owen to United? What a disgrace. The man could not even get on at Newcastle, is injury ridden and well past his prime. We already have four players coming to the end of their careers at United - Van Der Sar, Neville, Scholes and Giggs and now we want to sign another one? I am a United supporter and I want to know why Fergie is not using some of 80,000,000 at his disposal to make a decent signing. If this is the extent of our summer signings we WILL NOT be able to compete next season. We should have treated Tevez with some respect and made him a decent offer at the start of the season just gone. Valencia and Owen? Pathetic. Fergie - Sort It Out.

Posted 12:42 3rd July 2009

David Brophy says...

People seem to forget, there is no transfter fee. We aren't paying money for him other than, from what I hear, pay as you play fees. Look at the guys record and how can you say he can't be a good player. But even if he does flop, oh well, we've not lost much. Nice move I'd say.

Posted 11:20 3rd July 2009

Tyler Roberts says...

For the past two seasons United have had periods of games where we create tons of chances and only convert a small amount, and there is a massive danger of dropping points because of this. A lot of the time it was Ronaldo who saved us, be it free kicks, penalties or just a moment of magic. With him gone, we need to start taking our chances, keeping fit, Owen might just be able to do that for us. It's not always the big name signings that are the best Fingers crossed!

Posted 10:49 3rd July 2009

Graeme Sutcliffe (Manchester United fan) says...

Are you lot joking?? Owen couldnt even get in the Newcastle side in front of Obafemi Martins towards the end of last season. I dont care what his goalscoring record was when he used to be able to run...his pace is gone and so is he. Massive step in the wrong direction if we sign him. He is awful

Posted 07:28 3rd July 2009

Alan Wear (Manchester United fan) says...

Owen to utd. no way. please no.He is past his best and hardly played any games in the last two seasons. and we dont need a old liverpool player thanks.

Posted 07:25 3rd July 2009

Joe Mount (Newcastle United fan) says...

I couldn't think of a better team for Michael. Of course I feel a little gutted that he's going on a free after the money Souness spent on him but he';s a very good striker and he deserves a better team around him. Owen and Rooney as a partnership is excellent for the international team, especially with a world class coach in Sir Alex. Also, with the champions league rules of teams having more domestic players, he'sa much better choice over the likes of aguero who would cost man utd around 50 million. Great News!

Posted 07:24 3rd July 2009

Karl Bell (Manchester United fan) says...

I think its great news, He is pushing on a bit and yes he has had his fair share of injuries BUT he is undoubtedly one of the best finishers on his day, he has an eye for goal, valuable experience and even if he is just used as a back up , HE IS FREE !!. so we still have 80 mil to spend - how can anyone doubt Fergie ? He knows exactly what he is doing .

Posted 07:24 3rd July 2009

Liyanda Sandawana (Manchester United fan) says...

This is what a player like owen needs a big club like us and a manager like ferguson to bring the best out of hin

Posted 07:21 3rd July 2009

Mike Woodyatt (Liverpool fan) says...

I think its a step back for the Mancs, he is passed his best, but then he is free, would be ok as a back up player but would he be happy with that? I would have him over Berba any day tho

Posted 07:18 3rd July 2009

Tj Baig (Manchester United fan) says...

Micheal Owen is a good player he a legend veryone say he not good anymore but Manchester united can make him the goalscorer he used to be.

Posted 07:18 3rd July 2009

Michael Banks (Manchester United fan) says...

Will be a great signing for United. He'll get goals wherever he plays and was meant to join the reds from Madrid but Newcastle came in with a daft bid so ended up there. Sir Alex knows what he's doin

Posted 07:17 3rd July 2009

James Turner (Newcastle United fan) says...

If Owen does as much for Man U as he did for Newcastle then Fergie has got another Berbatov and is going senile in his old age.

Posted 07:16 3rd July 2009

Nkazi Sokhulu (Arsenal fan) says...

With all due respect to Michael Owen, you Man U fans are deluded. Only a while ago, you were all part of the chorus who laughed at Newcastle and their players, Own included. But now that Ferguson wants hoim, you all turn around and say it "would be a master stroke by the great man"? You cats can't make up your mind, if Owen is whack, he is whack period! He's not suddenly a legend just because Ferguson is thinking about bringing him on... If Pool, Chelsea or Arsenal were thinking about buying him, you'd all be in stitches!

Posted 07:15 3rd July 2009

Dan Paterson says...

Owens a top player and has scored goals everywhere hes been at every level when fit. I cant believe more top clubs havent publicly registered an interest. 1 in 2 goalscorers are so rare and when they do become available they cost the earth. if Man U sign him play him and keep him fit dont be surprised if he tops the goalscorers list this season with the service he'l get there

Posted 07:13 3rd July 2009

Matthew Healey (Liverpool fan) says...

I think it would be good for Owen to get back into a top 4 club, it might get his carear back on track again

Posted 07:11 3rd July 2009

Karl Cleary (Liverpool fan) says...

Great news, at least it will give Liverpool a bigger incentive if needed to beat the Mancs. He be gone for a few months once he gets a knock and what will the Mancs do then. Pool for the Championship.

Posted 07:08 3rd July 2009

Nicolas Cocolas (Manchester United fan) says...

Owen. Really! If Own is the best we can come up with, should we perhaps give Sheringham a call, or maybe Andy Cole. Is this what we have resorted to a Selling Club !!. Employing people that are simply past. He may score a goal or two but will the rest of Europe stand up and take notice. They might muster up a yawn and a giggle. If this materializes he better follow it up with Aguero who is in his prime. Come on Sir Alex what are you waiting for.

Posted 07:06 3rd July 2009

Danny Moore (Aston Villa fan) says...

Sir Alex Must Be Bonkers Owen can't stay fit for longer than 2months why on earth anyone would want to sign him i have no idea this is not an acceptable replacement for Carlos Tevez

Posted 07:04 3rd July 2009

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