With the Liverpool winger refusing to sign a new contract and his agent seemingly determined to get him a big money move in the summer, Owen tells Liverpool fans not to worry.
"Put it this way: a year ago they lost Suarez and he’s irreplaceable," he said. "You cannot replace someone that good.
"If Liverpool lose Sterling, they can replace him with the money you get. He’s a very good player with lots of potential, but you can replace him. If I was a Liverpool fan,
"I’d obviously be wanting an answer but I wouldn’t be losing sleep if he did leave and you got a fair old chunk of money for him."