Owen: a potential Stoke City target

Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has admitted that he would love the chance to have England striker Michael Owen at the Britannia Stadium

The 29-year-old, whose contract expires with Newcastle United expires at the end of the month, has become a transfer target for some of the clubs, after his details had been circulated to top clubs both at home and in Europe.

With Hull manager Phil Brown publicly declaring his interest for the former Liverpool and Real Madrid player move to the KC Stadium, Pulis has revealed he would relish the opportunity to persuade Owen to his side.

He said: “You never say never in football, so of course I would be interested in throwing my hat into the ring if it was ever viable.

“I’m not sure whether Michael would want to come here right now, but that situation could always change for him.

“He would be a great signing for this football club, and he can rest assured our fans would treat him as one of their own.

“I imagine there will be bigger clubs taking an interest in his availability for the moment, and I can’t say I have received a copy of his dossier, but that doesn’t mean he will end up signing for them necessarily.