Stoke City chairman Peter Coates has revealed that the club could make a move for Michael Owen.

Owen, 32, will depart Manchester United at the end of the season when his contract comes to an end, and the Potters have emerged as the favourites for the England international.

"Michael Owen has been a fantastic player and I can see why Tony [Pulis] might be interested," he told The Sentinel.

"Tony is away at the moment, but that is one we could discuss when he gets back. He was interested in him previously."

Owen has been plagued by injury throughout his three years at United.