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Martins: I Want To Stay At Newcastle

Wed 16 Jul, 07:09 PM


Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins has dismissed speculation linking him with a move to Arsenal.

The Nigeria international has impressed in the Premier League since arriving at St James' Park from Inter Milan in 2006.

His performances have not gone unnoticed and there has been talk of him joining one of the Premier League's top four clubs this summer.

Martins has been touted as a possible replacement for Emmanuel Adebayor if the Togolese striker leaves the Emirates Stadium.

However, he is not paying attention to the speculation and insists he is ready to stay at Newcastle for the duration of his contract.

"It is good to know where I am going to be because I am still a Newcastle player and I really want to play for Newcastle," Martins told Sky Sports News.

"I really love the fans as well and I have three years contract so for now I really don't know what is going on.

"There is talk about Arsenal, which is a good thing because they play in the UEFA Champions League, but for now I am a Newcastle player and I will stay here for three years.

"I am happy, very happy."

Asked if he would be interested in a move to Arsenal, Martins again underlined that he wanted to remain at Newcastle for as long as the club were happy with him.

Martins was encouraged by the way the Magpies finished last season and believes they could challenge for a Uefa Cup spot this term.

He explained: "It is up to Newcastle. I still have three more years left and I really want to play for Newcastle. I want to my best to help them into Europe."

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  1. Martins + Owen + Viduka is a great trio able to compete with the best strikers in the EPL. Martins knows this, he has two experienced international strikers with him both who have competed at the highest level (Owen even more so) where as in Arsenal u already have Van Persie and Eduardo when he comes back and both are left footed.

    From zehst, on Thu 17 Jul 1:53PM

  2. Martins please move to arsenal before it is too late.

    From Tunde, on Thu 17 Jul 10:32AM

  3. martins is awsome and loyal as we would like him to be.

    From jackal, on Thu 17 Jul 1:31AM

  4. Martins is a brilliant striker. Any EPL team would love him.

    From aleckehrhahn, on Thu 17 Jul 12:57AM

  5. WTF we dont want martins..

    From Lars, on Thu 17 Jul 12:14AM

  6. Martins if you like you can stay back in Newcastle and play a 2nd feedle to Owen Michael who not your match in any way only 'cos he is English and you African original.

    From al, on Wed 16 Jul 9:00PM

  7. its good to see a loyal newcastle player

    From geordie_harvey, on Wed 16 Jul 8:19PM

  8. Martins is a geordie

    From bill.olsen@..., on Wed 16 Jul 7:20PM
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