Micheal Owen was last night offered £21million to stay at Newcastle.(The Sun) Owner Mike Ashley has handed the England striker the biggest deal in Toon history — a three-year contract worth a whopping £140,000 a week.It would make Owen not only one of the Premier League’s highest-paid stars but also one the world’s richest.
The ex-Liverpool and Real Madrid ace, 28, whose current £100,000-a-week deal expires in the summer, could leave on a free unless Newcastle tie him down now.A Toon insider said: “It’s the best contract the club has ever offered and shows the owner is prepared to spend big when it comes to keeping the best players.“It’s also a massive vote of confidence in Kevin Keegan, who has always wanted Owen to stay.”The offer comes after Newcastle battled to a gutsy 1-1 draw against Manchester Untied at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Ashley is also set to offer James Milner a new deal — after rejecting Aston Villa’s latest bid of £8m.
I think it is vital Newcastle hold on to Owen as he could be a vital player for them this season. I would love to see Owen to return to full fitness and show us the player he once was.