Liverpool Players Tell Rafael Benitez To Sign Michael Owen - Report
The Newcastle striker's future remains the subject of much debate...
Michael Owen could be set for a shock return to Anfield, according to a report in the Sunday People.
The British tabloid claims that senior Liverpool players have urgedmanager Rafael Benitez to sign the Newcastle United striker who is outof contract at St James’ Park.
The players reportedly believe that Owen is worth a gamble,particularly as he is available on a free transfer, and that he wouldbe warmly welcomed back to the club by the fans.
Owen spent eight years on Merseyside, winning an FA Cup, two League Cups and the UEFA Cup before moving to Real Madrid in 2004.
However, since returning to England with Newcastle, he has been plaguedby injury and has struggled for his best form this season as theMagpies dropped out of the Premier League.
The striker looks certain to walk away from Tyneside this summer andmake an instant return to the top-flight, with both Everton andTottenham Hotspur both linked with the player.
Whilst Owen would no doubt welcome a return to Anfield, Benitez haspreviously insisted he is not interested in signing the Newcastle man.
However, the Sunday People insists that Owen could still return toLiverpool with the players seeing him as a perfect back up for strikerFernando Torres.
from goal.com作者: chienwei7 時間: 2009-6-3 05:06 PM
