Owen off to Japan?
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Japanese side JEF United Chiba have refused to rule out the possibility of making a shock move for England and Newcastle striker Michael Owen.
The struggling J-League side were said to be considering an approach for the 28-year-old striker, according to a report in Japanese daily Nikkan Sports.
Former Liverpool first-team coach Alex Miller was recently unveiled as JEF United's new manager and is keen to add to his squad when the transfer window opens.
JEF United are currently bottom of the J-League with just one victory and Owen, who has yet to agree a new contract extension with Newcastle, was reported as being the ideal solution to their goalscoring problems.
JEF United have admitted Owen would be a great signing but stressed no approach has been made.
"We are considering adding players to our squad when the transfer windows open this summer," said JEF United spokesman Kentaro Shiga.
"However, we haven't come to the point where we can name the possible candidates, including Owen.
"It would be great if we can have a player like Owen with us as that will increase the attention in our club.
"But we have just started under our new manager and are still working to put things together in the new administration."
Newcastle declined to comment on the speculation.
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siao ah
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SAFFC is considering making a move for Michael Owen.
He will be the highest paid local footballer. Owen would like to win the S League, a title which he has not gotten so far in his career.
An Owen move to Japan is only as possible as this.