Villa on the chase for Owen

ASTON VILLA are ready to pay what it takes to sign Michael Owen in January.
Boss Martin O’Neill is desperate to land an experienced striker with a proven goalscoring record to take the weight off Gabby Agbonlahor and John Carew.

And he has got owner Randy Lerner’s backing to throw his hat into the ring if Newcastle’s deposed England striker becomes available.

Owen, 28, is in the final season of his Toon contract and has been linked with a £5million move to Chelsea.

Newcastle offered him a new three-year contract at the start of the season. But that has remained unsigned amid all the uncertainty surrounding Mike Ashley’s attempt to sell the club.

Unlike Chelsea, Man United and Arsenal, Villa could guarantee Owen a regular starting place.

From: The sun

What do we think then lads, yay or nay!?!

Hmmm, £5 Million+ for a player who'll probably only be able to give 15 games a season... Errr NAY!!!

I THINK OWEN WILL BE A QUALITY SIGNING THE VILLA MEDICAL TEAM AS GOOD AS THEY ARE WILL WORK WONDERS ON HIM SO YAY FROM ME!!!!!

As far as strikers go, i'd taken anything at the moment !!

So it's a yes from me....

If we can keep him fit i think it might work out quite well but i dont see how if newcastle and real madrid cant keep him fit why should Villa be able too??