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Toffees in for Toon ace
Newcastle United, 09:45, April 30, 2009 ,
Everton boss David Moyes is lining up a shock summer move for former England striker Michael Owen, according to reports.
Owen's contract at Newcastle runs out in the summer and the signs are that he will not be signing a new deal at St James' Park, especially if they drop into the Championship.
He is therefore available on a free transfer and the only note of concern would be his wages, reportedly £100,000 a week, plus injury problems.
However, Moyes gambled on signing Louis Saha last summer so would not decide against bringing Owen into the club.
Everton will not be able to afford to match Owen's wages but with no transfer cash needed they would be able to turn to a hefty signing-on fee and a return to Merseyside could be the cards for Owen.