Premier League - Martins tempted by Arsenal

Eurosport - Sat, 05 Jul 11:43:00 2008

Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins has admitted he would find it hard to turn down Arsenal if they attempted to sign him.

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The Nigerian has been linked with a move to Emirates Stadium throughout the summer, and speculation over a potential transfer would increase further if Gunners striker Emmanuel Adebayor completes a switch to Barcelona.

"Arsenal is a big club that everyone wants to play for. I am thrilled and it will be nice to play for such a team," the 23-year-old told The Sun.

"But, now that I am a Newcastle player, there is nothing much to say. If it is true, both clubs would have to reach an agreement.

"Is Arsenal a good club? Yes. Would I love to play there? Probably, if Newcastle are ready to listen to them. But if Newcastle says no then it'll be no."

Martins, currently on holiday, added: "Because I still have a contract, I expect the club to speak to me when I get back. I am not saying I want to go but, if anything happens, that's football."

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  1. martins is the sure bet for arsenal now especially with the ades saga, to easily blend arsenal do not need an outsider from the premiership rather they need a player with premiership experience in the form of martins whose game of fast counter fits arsenal very well.come wenger go get martins for us
    . from ben. a

    From Benjamin A, on Mon 21 Jul 6:23PM
  2. SELL GREEDY ADE B HE IS NOT A TRUE GOONER, MAKE THE HUGE PROFIT AND GO BUY DAVID VILLA!!!!!!!! FORGET OBA

    From ashley.dave50, on Sat 5 Jul 11:40PM
  3. I'm a liverpool fan, Martins looks great. Don't think Arsenal is the best team for him.
    But he will not have a great impact on Arsenal.So Martins is not a great signing.

    From sofiane1zitouni, on Sat 5 Jul 10:18PM
  4. arsenal is big team in england and oba martins is best player i hope to sign for arsenal ;;; gana

    From ganaabdnour, on Sat 5 Jul 9:10PM
  5. arsenal is big team in england and oba martins is best player i hope to sign for arsenal ;;; gana

    From ganaabdnour, on Sat 5 Jul 9:10PM
  6. two thumb up but nasri or gilberto would instantly become top scorer he is super quick, got a very powerful shot and has a keen eye on goal. and also a sharp mind

    From gkenyanboi, on Sat 5 Jul 7:05PM
  7. As far as I can understand,Martins will be an immidiate success in Arsenal,should he be signed by the Gunners.cos the style of play of the team will surely suit the lad.And with a player like Fabregas for him to play with,I feel it will be like "a round peg in a round hole"-perfect, isn't it?...I want to use this opportunity to remind you pundits that Bacary Sagna may even find Martins very good to play with...laughs...why? He was in my opinion successful in his first season with Arsenal and can help Martins upfront whenever he does those lovely overlaps from the defence.The guy is a lovely player.

    From Sunday O, on Sat 5 Jul 5:49PM
  8. UNZWA, or whatever you are called, you are one of those people that talks because others are talking. There is nothing absolutely wrong with Arsene's decision to go for Martins. I could sense that envious spirit in you. It is really bad of you. I know you must be a fellow Nigerian and that is the reason you keep writing every rubbish about Martins. You called him a non achieve but I know it for sure that you will always imagine to be like him.

    From sam a, on Sat 5 Jul 5:22PM
  9. I like martins he's a great player, but I think if adebayor leaves Benzema should replace him; or they could both come as v.persie and eduardo are always injured.

    From omar.fahmy24, on Sat 5 Jul 4:04PM
  10. JUDGEPUNDIT,if you want martins then you pay top price for him.its not like 1976 when you paid £222,222 for the over-rated bandy london clown-supermac..why would martins want to move to "good old london town"? @#$% roads,rubbish tube system,mouthy swirl cleaners with knives,sweaty greeks munching on kebabs on the holloway road,..what a dump!

    From guy.willoughby, on Sat 5 Jul 2:41PM
  11. bigambitions2k3,you talk like a person with small ambition because whosoever has big ambitions dont pray for lesser position in life and dont pray it for his neighbour.please stop talking nonsence guy.

    From davidson_lovingu099, on Sat 5 Jul 2:28PM
  12. Martins will stay at united as he knows where he is best off. See how upset he gets when taken off? That is how determined he is and that is what us Geordies need. A playmaker and two more defenders to go with Johan/Milner on the wings will see us up where we belong. Get rid of sicknote Duff as players we have signed from Chelski have not been good enough. [babyaro and Parker included] Arteta and Xavi fit the bill with Shorey and Sweinstieger attacking full backs. Tiger. Spennymoor.

    From sharon.hughes69, on Sat 5 Jul 1:38PM
  13. ARSENAL SHOULD SIGN MARTINS, AND SELL BENDTER INSTEAD OF ADE, THIS WOULD GIVE US STONGER DEPTH UPPFRONT. COME ON ARSENAL!!!!

    From jugdepundit, on Sat 5 Jul 1:22PM
  14. yeah!! welcome oba!! go away u greedy ade

    From sparkbai22, on Sat 5 Jul 1:21PM
  15. We Arsenal fan from Malaysia want Oba in Arsenal. Kick that big mouth Ade.

    From Wan Hariz, on Sat 5 Jul 12:55PM
  16. that is the best place for young top striker like oba,pls go there and let kick the ass of ade

    From powell p, on Sat 5 Jul 12:33PM
  17. on current terms is micheal owen any better than martins,i feel owen is finished yet any transfer season the stupid press keep speculating rubbis for us to hear.maybe wenger never has any interest in martins.the press is just fooling themselves not me.but i feel martins is good

    From efozia e, on Sat 5 Jul 12:25PM
  18. Why on earth did Newcastle systematically get rid of their best players.Did anybody notice in retrospect what a fantastic job glen Roeder did with the most limited and injured squad in the premiership?Keegan was not the answer,the onus lies with the owner to get top class coach and give him the dinero to buy buy buy. Where was Chelsea before they bougth bought bought? To earn money you have to spend money,to earn rewards you need top class players.Newcastle deserves better and the owner need to spend big on A: a Talented coach whom should get plenty of time to build a style and a team of pure class and B: extremely talented young players who will put in many seasons with no get out clauses once the results come in (hi Ronnie,me quiero espana no?)

    From ruggers, on Sat 5 Jul 12:18PM
  19. UNZWA PLEASE DONT EVER POST ANY COMMENT AGAIN BECOS YOU DONT KNOW ANYTHING ON FOOTBALL FOR SAYING ARSENE WINGER IS OUT OF CHOICE IN SIGNING MARTIN,MARTIN WILL BE A VERY GOOD BUY ARSENAL IS THE KIND OF CLUB THAT IS NEEDED FOR HIM SO IF LUCK FALL ON SIGNING HIM IS A VERY GOOD CHOICE BECOS IT WILL BE A VERY MIRACULOUS COMBINATION GETTING BALLS FROM FABREGAS,AND OTHERS AND I MUST BELT ON THIS THAT HE WILL BE AMONG THE 3 HIGHEST GOAL SCORER.

    UNZWA DONT GET ME PROVOKED AGAIN (JUST JOKING BUT LEARNT MORE ABOUT FOOTBALL AND ALWAYS WATCH FOOTBALL)

    OSICUTEONE

    From osi a, on Sat 5 Jul 12:12PM
  20. player haters saying all sorts of rubbish here,lets leave the decision for wenger to decide if martins is good enough to play for asernal,adebayor was in same level as martins b4 he was brought to asernal,martins was very good in inter-milan b4 coming to england.so please leave the boy alone and allow a coach that knows quality players to decide

    From efozia e, on Sat 5 Jul 12:10PM
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