LONDON -- It seems remarkable that Michael Owen, who will surely become England's leading goalscorer at international level soon, is struggling to find himself a club before the transfer window closes next Wednesday.
The Real Madrid striker is playing an intriguing game of football poker, Owen calling a bluff with Newcastle revealing its hand and Liverpool keeping its cards close to its chest.
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