HINT ... Michael Owen's future looks to have been resolved - The Sun

MICHAEL OWEN'S future looks set to be revealed in the next 24 hours after the striker dropped a hint on Twitter.

The former England international has been without a club all summer after being released by Manchester United.

Owen had been linked with a sensational return to Liverpool in recent days after the Reds failed to add to their strike force on transfer deadline day.

But Anfield principal owner John W Henry seemed to pull the plug on a return for the 32-year-old yesterday.

In an open letter to fans, the American wrote: "Our ambitions do not lie in cementing a mid-table place with expensive, short-term quick fixes that will only contribute for a couple of years."

And Owen now appears to have found a club with Tony Pulis' Stoke the favourites to sign the forward.

The ex-Kop hero tweeted a picture last night of his boots and shin pads with the caption: "The tools of my trade are stacked and ready to go!"

New Marseille loanee signing Joey Barton then asked: "Where you off mate?"

Owen replied: "I will tell you on Wednesday!"

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