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Owen likely to announce decision this week

ESPN staff
September 4, 2012
Michael Owen is still searching for a new club © Getty Images
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Former Manchester United striker Michael Owen has hinted that he will announce on Wednesday where he will play this season.

Owen is a free agent after being released by United at the end of last season, with the former England international linked with a return to Liverpool in recent weeks.

Speculation has grown since the Reds failed to sign a striker before the close of the transfer window, while Stoke, Sunderland, Everton and Australian club Melbourne Heart also linked to Owen.

The 32-year-old has been in discussions with unnamed clubs and fuelled speculation a decision might be imminent by tweeting a picture of his boots and shin pads with the message: "The tools of my trade are stacked and ready to go!"

Marseille's Joey Barton responded with, "Where u off mate?", to which Owen eventually replied: "I will tell you on Wednesday!"

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