That's a pretty fair assessment.
If Owen can be brought back to full fitness,
if he can maintain fitness and
if he's in a team where he's going to get good service, then there's a good likelihood he'll score goals. But that's a lot of ifs. Clubs near the foot of the table may well decide that he represents too much of a risk, while the bigger clubs could probably find better talent that isn't as high maintenance.
One of Owen's key attributes his pace has gone, not surprising given his injuries, but has he also lost his appetite for the game? It's all very well wanting a move to Manchester United or Everton and using it as a platform to try and get in the England team, but what if the only option open to him ends up being a team at the other end of the table will he have the stomach for it? I certainly can't see him coming here, for one thing.
Anyway forget Owen. If we're talking players available on a free transfer this summer, I challenge anyone to find a bigger name than
this guy.
I'm referring to the Dutchman, of course.
