Manchester United shocked England with a move to acquire Michael Owen on July 3. The deal comes as interest in Owen had been linked with a move to Hull City. Michael Owen becomes only the fifth footballer since the Second World War to play for both Manchester United and their rivals Liverpool. The signing was more than a surprise to all of Europe; Owen himself was surprised when approached by Sir Alex Ferguson. The controversy did not die when Michael Owen Rayjon Tucker Jersey put pen to paper; and signed a two year deal that although reportedly is incentive Elijah Hughes Jersey laden, was le s than what other clubs were offering. Owen was willing to accept le s to sign with a club that was in the upperechelon of the Premier League.What is in it for Owen? Michael Owen comes to a club that will not put the bulk of their succe s on his shoulders. New Castle United was a desperate club in a desperate situation. Owen sometimes played when he was le s than one hundred percent. Although Manchester United has seen an exit of two prominent players; they still have a depth that most clubs would kill for. Owen po sibly will be used in a spare capacity much as Carlos Tevez was used last season. Owen will probably get time torecuperatein between playing time. I dont think anyone realistically sees him as a three match per week starter. The question has never been is he productive when he plays. Michael Ricky Rubio Jersey Owen is succe sful when he comes off of the bench.Whats in it for Manchester United? A proven goal scorer; see previous paragraph. When compared with Carlos Tevez; Owen is more productive when ratio of time played versus number of goals scored. When Michael Owen gets into the box, he scores. Plus, the Mike Conley Jr. Jersey price is right. Manchester United gets the talent of a proven player at a bargain basement price.When you look at the transfer from a financial point of view, it could not be a more prudent situation. No transfer fee; all that the club has to pay is player wages, and that is reported to be on a pay for play basis. With Kyle Korver Jersey Real Madrid taking every big name player available there just is not much out there that is available. Sir Alex Ferguson know that other clubs may see Manchester United as being in a desperate situation; so the price can go up. Could it be that Sir Alex Ferguson knows that come January two things may be evident: Manchester United will be alright, and the prices will be cheaper once every other club realizes that the Red Devils will be alright without Tevez and Ronaldo.