Michael Owen

[the wes 7,212]

Boss Phil Scolari has been told budget cuts mean he has around £10million to spend on new players.

The Blues value 28-year-old Owen — who is out of contract next summer — at between £3m-5m.

Scolari is keen to recruit a top-class striker to cover for Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka.

His first choice was Brazil striker Luis Fabiano but Seville’s price tag of £25m has made that move impossible.

There is concern at Stamford Bridge about Owen’s injury record but they will monitor his fitness and form in the coming weeks before deciding on an offer.

Owen, who earns £108,000 a week at St James’ Park, is unlikely to be offered a similar salary at Chelsea.

Financial restructuring and worries over the number of matches he has played mean a smaller deal will be offered.

A weekly wage of £60,000 could then be topped up by a playing bonus to £100,000.

Chelsea may face competition from Spurs, though, who are also on the look-out for a striker.

Boss Harry Redknapp knows a move for Owen would be cheaper than signing Jermaine Defoe, who is valued at £12m by Portsmouth.

Owen, fit again after a groin injury, believes Newcastle will continue to head up the table.

He said: “We know we’re a decent team. If we have a good run, fifth, sixth or seventh place is not impossible.”

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport...icle1903162.ece

[Fulham Broadway 16,921]

Heard that the club might be sniffing round him on R5 this morning.

My first reaction was No! -hes lost it now. Second reaction was - and hes always fucking injured, makes Robben seem invincible.

[chrismada9 1,948]

Two words, "injury...prone"

I don't think he'd be a good signing for Chelsea

[Kez 2,727]

Hmm shame he's injury prone

[the wes 7,212]

Heard that the club might be sniffing round him on R5 this morning.

My first reaction was No! -hes lost it now. Second reaction was - and hes always fucking injured, makes Robben seem invincible.

that's true

[Chelsea Lad 0]

Well, I wouldn't turn him down. He wouldn't be top of my list but he wouldn't be bottom, he's goal-hanging could fit our style of play.

Aguero remains number one though.

[SuperSheva7 0]

I agree, I wouldn't mind having him. He scores important goals, some coming off the bench. He would not solve our striking problem completely b/c he is always injured but 5 million isn't much. And we could do with someone who can score when we are losing besides JT.

[daz 0]

michael owen to Chelsea wouldnt want him at there i think we need some fresh players on the wings and a attking player like arshavin

[True_Blue 469]

Two words, "injury...prone"

I don't think he'd be a good signing for Chelsea

4 Words

Injury Prone - The Sun

[Chelsea Lad 0]

michael owen to Chelsea wouldnt want him at there i think we need some fresh players on the wings and a attking player like arshavin

No, not Arshavin. I've said this time and time again that he won't be suitable to the PL, plus he's more of a midfielder/Deco type player. We need a striker that will 'goal-hang' cause we've already got enough midfielders/wingers roaming around the edge of the box. We need someone who will always be in the right place at the right time to bury the ball home after all our playmakers are done with the silky stuff. :thumbsup:

4 Words

Injury Prone - The Sun

[Ollie 4,400]

One thing about Michael Owen is that he will always score goals and he will always be in the right place. He aint as quick as he was but hes still as good a finisher. I wouldnt mind getting him at all.

[Joe Cool 388]

It's all bollocks... there's no quotes

[diskoviolente 425]

Bring back Eidur (or some like him)

is all i can say to the striker issue

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Here, here! Not gonna happen, but I'd love it if Guddy came back.

[Chelsea Lad 0]

Jose's biggest mistake whilst at Chelsea was selling Eidur. Fucking legend.

[Drogba11CFC 108]

Bring Back Duff or Robben too while your at it.

[canadian_bluesfan4life 0]

Bring back Eidur (or some like him)

is all i can say to the striker issue

I agree, I love Eidur!

[Steve 10,227]

i wouldn't mind having him in the squad but he was never someone i looked at to resolve our striker problem, he does score important goals but that's when hes not injured. If he can work his way around the injuries i think he would be a good back up.