REDKNAPP BACKS OWEN MOVE Sporting Life Jamie Redknapp believes Michael Owen would opt for a move to Liverpool or Chelsea should he return to the Barclays Premiership. The 32-year-old, who announced his retirement from the game at the weekend following a long-term knee injury, believes the England striker could come back to the Premiership after just one year at Real Madrid. Redknapp was a colleague of Owen's for both Liverpool and England and would not be surprised to see the 25-year-old return to Anfield. He told Radio Five Live: "They always say don't go back to a club but I don't know. "Someone like Michael, if he goes back he will always score goals. That is a certainty. "It's home for him - that is the key with Michael. "He's got a lovely home up there that he would enjoy going back to. "If he was to come to Chelsea - that is the club at the moment, there is no doubt about it. "Manchester United have had a mention - that would be a bold move. I would be very, very surprised but they have got Ruud van Nistelrooy there, they have got the best young forward probably in the world now, Wayne Rooney. "I think if he is going to come back the chances are it is going to be Chelsea or Liverpool." Redknapp, who also played for Tottenham and Southampton, also feels a return to England would be advantageous for Owen, who is still not a regular starter for Real - despite scoring 13 goals in his Primera Liga debut season - with coach Wanderley Luxemburgo opting for Ronaldo and Raul, and Brazilian prodigy Robinho apparently set to sign. Owen himself has admitted he may be forced out of the club as the Spanish giants look to strengthen following a second season without a trophy - although he has insisted he wants to remain in Madrid despite reported interest from a number of English clubs. Redknapp added: "I'm sure he would benefit (from a return). "People say he hasn't quite hit it off at Real Madrid but on the other hand he has still managed to score goals for England when he has come back. "Wherever the guy plays he will score goals - he is just a natural-born goalscorer. "In time Michael will probably say it has helped his game playing over in Spain, playing for one of the best clubs in the world, it's really good to see, but I wouldn't be surprised if he did come back because I think he is one of those players who needs to feel loved. "He hasn't played every week - they have got Ronaldo and Raul who seem to be the manager's favourite partnership so it is going to be hard for Michael to break through." 歐文回來吧...但是不能去Chelsea辣！ -- When you walk through a storm Keep faith in your heart Because You'll Never Walk Alone --

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