Michael Owen: Stoke City still keen, says Tony Pulis

Stoke City are still interested in signing free agent Michael Owen.

 The former England striker, 32, is available following his release this summer after three seasons at Manchester United

 "Michael hasn't gone anywhere and it's still a possibility," said Stoke manager Tony Pulis, who may find it difficult to meet Owen's wage demands.

"There's still stuff happening and going on. Whether we can do a deal or not is another matter."

 Stoke have plenty of strikers at the club in Peter Crouch, Jon Walters, Mamady Sidibe, Kenwyne Jones and Cameron Jerome.

 Pulis may need to sell to accommodate the former Liverpool, Newcastle and Real Madrid player who wants to continue playing in the Premier League.

 "I've always said he's a good player and someone I think people in the club would like to have around," Pulis added.

 "He's a great professional as well and Crouchy has shown what great professionals can do for the football club."