Owen joins United in shock move

Former Liverpool and Newcastle striker, Michael Owen, has been announced as transfer acquisition by Manchester United in a shock decision announced on Monday.

Owen had previously been linked to Premiership minnows Stoke City and Hull City, and nobody could have anticipated that he’d have been chosen by Sir Alex Ferguson to fill the gaping void left by the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.

The decision makes sound financial sense, as the Owen will depart Newcastle on a free transfer, allowing United to determine the striker’s remuneration according to his performances on the playing field.

“Michael is one the greatest centre forwards that this country has ever seen,” former Liverpool teammate, Jamie Redknapp, told Sky Sports. “I played alongside him for four or five years and he has phenomenal ability. He might have lost a little bit of pace, but when that ball falls in the box there is nobody better.”

“Given the amount of opportunities that Manchester United make there is no doubt in my mind that he will get goals, but he just needs to stay fit.”