Michael Owen is on the brink of moving to Manchester United, according to reports in British press.
The 29-year-old has left Newcastle United after his reported £120,000-a-week contract ran out on Tuesday.
According to The Sun, United boss Sir Alex Ferguson had contacted the injury-plagued striker and offered him £50,000 a week to join the Red Devils - plus huge bonuses depending on appearances and goals.
But Owen must pass a stringent tests, especially on the right knee he injured during the 2006 World Cup.
If United's medical staff give him the all-clear, he could join the Premier League champions within the next few days.
Fergie's shock move comes after United missed out on signing Olympique Lyon striker Karim Benzema, sold Cristiano Ronaldo for £80 million to Real Madrid while Carlos Tévez has also left the club after his loan deal expired.
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The 29-year-old has left Newcastle United after his reported £120,000-a-week contract ran out on Tuesday.
According to The Sun, United boss Sir Alex Ferguson had contacted the injury-plagued striker and offered him £50,000 a week to join the Red Devils - plus huge bonuses depending on appearances and goals.
But Owen must pass a stringent tests, especially on the right knee he injured during the 2006 World Cup.
If United's medical staff give him the all-clear, he could join the Premier League champions within the next few days.
Fergie's shock move comes after United missed out on signing Olympique Lyon striker Karim Benzema, sold Cristiano Ronaldo for £80 million to Real Madrid while Carlos Tévez has also left the club after his loan deal expired.
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