The Pro League outfit have revealed that they could still sign the former Manchester United striker, as they are holding talks with the concerned people.
Owen, who endured a peripheral career at Old Trafford, was released by the Red Devils after being surplus to requirements. Although still possessing an eye for goal, the forward’s wayward form has been down to his injury problems, which often restrict him
to an onlooker’s role from the stands.
Despite this, however, the former Newcastle United front-man has claimed in the past that he wants to continue playing at the highest level and doesn’t want to drop down to the lower leagues.
As a result, speculation is rife that he might make a lucrative switch to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/China-c8926 or the Middle-East.
Dubai’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Al-Shabab-c38361 have been linked as a potential destination for the attacker, with the club revealing that negotiations were being conducted.
According to Saeed Al Marri, the team’s Executive Director, the goal-poacher has been sought after by several UAE sides and confirmed that his arrival at the helm could materialize in the upcoming days.
"Owen has been offered to Shabab and some other clubs in the UAE and we sat to discuss a lot of things.”
"He is an option for us, but this deal will go through in two-three stages. We have to see what he can do for us and whether he can help us and then evaluate how much he will cost us and whether he is worth the money, so the board has been discussing this
issue and the issue of the other foreign players,” the official was quoted as saying.
Al Shabab are currently looking to strength their attacking line, with two of their major players unavailable. Brazil’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Carlos-Villanueva-c8561 is recovering from an operation and will not be able to take part in any competitive
action till December.
However given his track record, Owen does not represent value and is quite injury prone, meaning that the coach will only be disappointed if he chooses to send him on every week.
Nonetheless, his arrival could significantly enhance sales and attract fans in large numbers to the Stadium, which in turn would cover the cost of the ex-England International’s stay.
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