Benitez almost signed Owen

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has admitted that he considered signing former England striker Michael Owen this summer.

The 29-year-old instead joined rivals Manchester United on a free transfer from Newcastle.

“We had contact with different people and were analysing the situation,” he told The People.

“But if you want to play Torres and Gerrard there is not always a lot of space for other players.

“When I brought back Robbie Fowler  it was a different situation. We were looking for someone who could understand his role clearly and he was a good finisher.

“But we have a World Cup  coming up and all the top players want to play. In his position it would be hard for Owen to play every week at Liverpool.”

[Source: The People]