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Library filer dated 10/08/2003 of Liverpool striker Michael Owen who is to move to Real Madrid. Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez admitted that once Real Madrid declared an interest in Michael Owen it became impossible to keep the England striker, Friday August 13, 2004.The new Anfield chief announced Owen's departure to the Bernabeu and the arrival of winger Carlos Nunez from the Spanish giants in a deal in which Liverpool will get only £8million for the player who is already in the last year of his contract. See PA story SOCCER Liverpool. PA photo.