Owen brochure sent to clubs

14 June 2009 15:09
Michael Owen is bidding to secure a Premier League contract after his management company compiled a brochure on the striker.[LNB] Wasserman Media Group has sent the document, which highlights the strengths of the former Liverpool man over a reported 34 pages, to a select group of top-flight clubs.[LNB]The likes of Everton and Aston Villa have been linked with the marksman, who has struggled with injuries since joining Newcastle from Real Madrid in 2005.[LNB]The 29-year-old has fallen out of favour in the England set-up and, following Newcastle's relegation from the top-flight, out-of-contract Owen is searching for a transfer to revive his flagging career.[LNB]BenefitsSam Rush, chief operating officer of WMG, told the Sunday Mirror: "As one of the world's leading sports agencies, Wasserman regularly utilise comprehensive documentation and audio-visual material to illustrate the benefits of our clients.[LNB]"Although there has been interest from abroad, Michael has told us that he would prefer to stay in the Premier League.[LNB]"In the week after the season ended, we prepared a document showing all the information an interested club would require and this was circulated to a select group.[LNB]"We also included a medical report and answers to frequently asked questions as well as a review of his commercial benefits and international name awareness."[LNB]

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