Surely its time.
The fact is the price will be right, he scores goals and he's still a bloody good player who is better than Keane and Kuyt. He's also done it before and knows what this clubs about.
For me, Benitez should pull out all the stops and just get the lad signed up in Janurary, even if its on a pre-contract for the start of next season. Its not an oppurtunity we can afford to miss.
I know that Benitez will probably end up signing Heskey instead because Heskey's well better than Owen and always has been, but what would you do and why?
PS: If you're going to be a complete wit and vote no, explain why you don't think the manager should make this affordable improvement to the squad and team by signing a top class professional.