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    Owen set to land record Newcastle contract?

    By Dale Johnson

    Tuesday, August 19, 2008

    Michael Owen is set to land a bumper £21million pay day - if he pledges his future to Newcastle United. Owner Mike Ashley is reported to be ready to offer the England international £140,000-a-week over three years. Newcastle have been chasing a new deal for the player for months but he has yet to commit his future to the Magpies. The 28-year-old, who has started just 37 Premier League games in three years, will be out of contract next summer and Newcastle are determined to protect the value o ...

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