Graeme Souness admits he wanted another striker instead of Michael Owen at Newcastle

LOVE Island star Luca Bish will meet his girlfriend Gemma Owen’s dad today in the biggest test of their relationship to date. Luca and Gemma flew out to the Algarve this morning to meet former Liverpool star Michael at the family’s private villa. It will be the first time Luca has met Michael face-to-face.

Michael Owen has managed to avoid meeting his reality star daughter Gemma's boyfriend Luca Bish by jetting off on holiday.The 42 year old former professional footballer, who had only just reunited with his daughter following her time in the Love Island villa, took to his Instagram feed to announce he had flown off to hotter climates. Sharing a snap of himself dressed in a black T-shirt with his arms folded as he sat in a restaurant, he simply told his 427,000 followers he was out catching "a few days of sun," with a sunglasses emoji.

Gemma Owen has fuelled the rumour mill in her latest social media post. The Love Island star, who finished the ITV2 dating show in second place alongside partner Luca Bish, is reportedly set to sign a 'six-figure deal' with a major fashion brand.

MICHAEL Owen has been spotted jetting off on holiday BEFORE meeting his daughter's boyfriend Luca Bish. The former footballing star posed for a snap as he enjoyed some sunshine - despite his daughter returning from the Love Island villa last week with beau Luca, 23. Love Island star Gemma, 19, finally headed home after two months away in the ITV2 dating show villa last week alongside her boyfriend.

She may have missed out on the Love Island crown, but villa bombshell Gemma Owen has a bright future ahead of her - including a personal wealth that looks set to far exceed the show’s £50k prize money. The 19 year old daughter of footballing legend Michael Owen found love on this year’s show with Brighton fishmonger Luca Bish, 23 - but even without scooping that coveted win, the star has already bagged herself a six figure clothing brand deal, just one week on from leaving the villa.

GEMMA Owen has been offered almost £1million to sign a fashion deal with PrettyLittleThing as top brands fight for the star. The reality TV star - who rose to fame on the ITV2 dating show this summer - met with the clothing giant's boss Umar Kamani today, and has been offered a big money deal.

Gemma Owen was spotted arriving in Manchester on Tuesday 9 August, shortly after rumours began circulating about a 'six-figure deal' between the Love Island star and fashion brand BooHoo. Gemma, 19, is believed to be the first Islander from the 2022 series to land a huge money deal despite coming in second place, alongside Luca Bish.The international dressage rider, who is the eldest daughter of former footballer Michael Owen, has reportedly had a number of brands interested in working with her, but is said to have been snapped up by popular fast fashion brand BooHoo.

Love Island star Gemma Owen has beaten the rest of this year’s contestants in Ianding a huge money deal with a fashion brand, according to reports. The 19 year old daughter of former footballer Michael Owen was announced as second place runner-up alongside Luca Bish in the Love Island final, losing out to winners Ekin-Su Cülcüloglu and Davide Sanclimenti.Though Gemma certainly hasn’t lost out when it comes to her opportunities since exiting the villa though, with the reality star becoming the first Islander of the latest series to secure a reported “six-figure” deal with clothing company BooHoo. Gemma was reported to have celebrated her big business deal at private members club 180 The Strand in London on Friday.

LOVE Island star Gemma Owen is soon to become the first of this year’s contestants to cash in — having been in talks for a big-money deal to be the face of clothing brand Boohoo. The 19-year-old daughter of England legend Michael Owen, 42, has a “six figure” deal on the table, which she celebrated at private members club 180 The Strand, in central London on Friday.

Luca Bish received backlash regarding his relationship with Gemma Owen in the Love Island villa, with a handful of viewers outraged by some of his behaviour. But former Islander Danica Taylor defended the fish seller and said he's "besotted" by Michael Owen's daughter and "doesn't deserve" the hate he's getting. "He's fallen hard," the 21 year old dancer exclusively told us.

Love Island's Gemma Owen and Luca Bish were spotted looking very loved-up on an outing in London.The runners-up of this year's series enjoyed a lunch date with Gemma's mum Louise after appearing on the Love Island reunion show, which aired last night, Sunday 7 August. The two appeared to be in great spirits as Luca carried Gemma's luggage, while they also hugged and kissed before saying goodbye to each other.

Love Island's Jack Keating has revealed that he will be making an appearance on another dating show.The son of Ronan Keating and former Love Islander, 23, exclusively told OK! that he has his hopes on another series based on love after failing to find his happy ever after in the Spanish villa. Speaking to us at the launch of The Cabins star Bertie Garratt's clothing rang, he said.: "Hopefully I'm going to appear in another TV show in the next couple of weeks. It's a dating show, that's all I can say.

Paul Pogba following Manchester United's defeat to Brighton, and fans have found it hilarious.Pogba had many critics during his time at United, but Souness was known for being one of the harsher speakers when the topic of the Frenchman was brought up on TV. Souness would constantly question Pogba on Sky Sports as United continued to struggle, and we thought we'd seen the last of it when the midfielder left the club this summer.United's troubles have continued into the new season as Erik ten Hag's first game in charge ended in a 2-1 defeat to Brighton, with the Red Devils looking like a different side to the one that excelled in pre-season.

LOVE Island's Gemma Owen and Luca Bish put on a loved-up display as they had their first date night since leaving the villa. Gemma, 19, and Luca, 23, came in second place to Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti in this year's Love Island final. But they don't seem too bothered about narrowly missing out on winning the show.

Michael Owen hosted a welcome home party for his daughter Gemma Owen after she returned from Love Island. The former-footballer-turned-golf-enthusiast welcomed his 19-year-old daughter back from the ITV2 dating competition with a homecoming bash at his incredible Welsh mansion.

Love Island star Gemma Owen returned home last week following her eight week stint in the villa in Mallorca. The beauty, 19, was a runner up in this year’s series with beau Luca Bish and following her return to the UK, her family threw her a welcome home party. Gemma returned to her stunning family mansion in Cheshire to find that her parents, Louise and Michael, had thrown her a Love Island-themed party to celebrate her return.Taking to social media she showed off the adorable party and the emotional moment she reunited with her beloved pet dogs and horse.

Love Island star Luca Bish has confirmed that he has not yet made things official with his beau and co star Gemma Owen.The former fishmonger took part in a Instagram live with pal Jacques on Sunday evening ahead of the Love Island reunion.During the video, Jacques asked Luca if he has finally made things official with Michael Owen's daughter but the star admitted that he's still waiting on 'written consent' from Gemma's mother, Louise.READ MORE: Love Island viewers 'work out' why Dami looks so 'moody' at explosive reunionLuca and Gemma coupled up within the first few weeks of the show and it was soon clear that the fishmonger had fallen head over heels for the brunette bombshell after he told her he loved her just a few weeks in.Luca hinted that he wanted to make Gemma his girlfriend but she made it clear that it wouldn't happen until she has got her family's approval.There has been speculation that there could be trouble in paradise for the couple following a row when they left the reunion.However Luca confirmed that it's only a matter of time before he makes things official with Gemma - he's just waiting for the right moment as he joked that he needed 'written consent' from her lookalike mum."Yeah mate, it's coming. I'm just waiting on written consent from her mum aren't I?" he said to Jacques."Louise is lovely.

Love Island fans were stunned by a remark made by host Laura Whitmore while interviewing runners-up Gemma Owen and Luca Bish on Sunday night's reunion show. Nineteen-year-old dressage rider Gemma found love with fishmonger Luca, 23, during their two months in the famous villa in Mallorca.

Gemma Owen has revealed that she likes Luca Bish more after leaving the Love Island villa, but admitted that he is yet to meet her famous footballer dad Michael. Gemma, 19, and Luca, 23, opened up about their romance during the Love Island reunion episode on Sunday (7 August) evening, where host Laura Whitmore questioned them about life outside the villa and their future together.

Love Island star Gemma Owen was warned by her mum to swear off drama as she returned home to the family’s £4million mansion after eight long weeks in the Island villa. The 19 year old international dressage rider had featured on the most recent series of the popular dating show which saw her couple up to 23 year old Luca Bish, a fishmonger from Brighton.

MICHAEL Owen has broken his silence after daughter Gemma Owen returned to the family's mansion – without Luca. The former footballer, who has remained very quiet throughout the Love Island process, cuddled up to his 19-year-old as they celebrated her being back at the sprawling £4 million home.