Dokko Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 If they had put a loan swap involving Sheva, it might have caught some bait. Really? He's one of the last players I'd take off their hands. He's finished, and hasn't the legs in the Premiership. Was really just saying it would make more sense (the story), but i still dont think he's finished. Straight swap, no way, he's not worth the money we paid for Martins anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 It's just been on Sky Sports over here. They reckon it's his agent starting all of this to unsettle him. http://www.calciomercato.com/index.php?c=46&a=29236 “Martins loves it at Newcastle.” The Nigerian striker’s agent, Patrick Bastianelli, speaking to Grt radio, dismissed rumours linking him to Chelsea, in a swap with Wright-Phillips. “I doubt Chelsea will sell Shevchenko but if things go on like this, they might do in June.” Another swap, this time relating to the Serie A, featured Inter defender Marco Andreoli and Torino midfielder Simone Barone. “The deal cannot be done,” said Bastianelli, “because Andreolli will only leave on loan. Inter have received offers from England and France, for example Marseille are interested.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,1985840,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=5 Martins shaken by rumours of Chelsea move · Newcastle say speculation over player 'agent driven' · Nigerian striker would fill gap in Blues' front line Michael Walker and Matt Scott Tuesday January 9, 2007 The Guardian Newcastle United are increasingly concerned that an "agent-driven" plan to move the striker Obafemi Martins to Chelsea in the January transfer window may unsettle the Nigerian. It is said that Chelsea view Martins, who joined Newcastle from Internazionale in August, as a potential pacy partner for Didier Drogba, but within St James' Park there is anger that the story may be a fabrication. "This is agent-driven, it is not from Obafemi Martins or Chelsea," said a senior figure at Newcastle, who pointed out the close working relationship between the Newcastle chairman, Freddy Shepherd, and Chelsea's chief executive, Peter Kenyon. The club are emphatic that Martins is not for sale and that there has been no contact from Stamford Bridge. Article continues Chelsea may well be in the market for a striker, given their over-reliance on Drogba for goals this season and the relative failure of both Andriy Shevchencko and Salomon Kalou, both bought last summer, to make an impact. The Ukrainian in particular has provided scant return for a £30m investment, and the Ivorian striker Kalou was among those recently singled out for criticism by Jose Mourinho after a string of mediocre performances. The club have been linked with a move for the Tottenham forward Jermain Defoe, who also fits the profile of a small, fast foil to Drogba's powerful game. A move for Martins, 22, has apparently been the subject of discussion on the Chelsea training pitches as players speculate as to who might be added to the squad. Newcastle do not want to give the story credibility by publicly commenting on it but behind the scenes they are sure where the connection has come from and why it has been made. Martins signed a five-year contract when he arrived from Internazionale for £10.1m in late August and has handled the burden of inheriting Alan Shearer's No9 jersey with increasing confidence over the past five months. He has nine goals in 22 starts and Newcastle's manager, Glenn Roeder, believes his best form will be seen after his first season in English football. Martins is said to be happy on Tyneside but with Michael Owen still recovering from long-term injury Newcastle can ill afford to lose their main striker. There appears to be more substance to surprise interest from PSV Eindhoven in another expensive Newcastle forward, the underachieving Albert Luque, but it is unlikely the Spaniard would move to the Netherlands given his enormous salary at St James' Park, where he was signed for £9m from Deportivo La Coruña by Graeme Souness 18 months ago. Newcastle are now willing to listen to offers for Luque but it seems PSV would only take the 28-year-old on loan. Under Roeder Newcastle resisted that route with Jean-Alain Boumsong, eventually selling him to Juventus for £3.5m, and it is almost certain they will do the same with Luque. Officials from PSV are expected on Tyneside this week for preliminary discussions but their journey will prove fruitless if the maximum they are prepared to offer is a loan deal in which they require Newcastle to continue paying a significant proportion of Luque's weekly wage. Hertha Berlin's £5.5m-rated centre-back Josip Simunic last night linked himself with a move to Chelsea. "I am aware of Chelsea's interest in me, although I can't say much more," said the 28-year-old Croatian, who was shown three yellow cards by Graham Poll during Croatia's World Cup match against Australia - the country of his birth - last year. "It has been a dream of mine since childhood to play in England and I hope to fulfil it sooner or later. But Hertha will have the final word on the matter. I will only be able to move to England if they accept Chelsea's offer." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Nigerians First they said his age is false Then they fake an intrest from a bigger club.. whats next.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Guardian article in the first post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alan Shearer 9 Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Nigerians First they said his age is false Then they fake an intrest from a bigger club.. whats next.. Martins is Nigerian you know Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Fuck off Chelsea At the moment, I wouldn't sell Martins for 25m. We'd be totally fucked for the rest of the season. He is priceless for us right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 THEY CAN FUCK RIGHT OFF!!!! FIFA should make a rule that players must at least see out a full year of thier contract before they can be sold on! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 If they had put a loan swap involving Sheva, it might have caught some bait. Really? He's one of the last players I'd take off their hands. He's finished, and hasn't the legs in the Premiership. I still think he isn't suited to Chelsea's style of play having been shoehorned into a side used to a different formation. In another team I thing he'd score a shitload I'd take the swap considering Martins is knocking 40 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 If they had put a loan swap involving Sheva, it might have caught some bait. Really? He's one of the last players I'd take off their hands. He's finished, and hasn't the legs in the Premiership. I still think he isn't suited to Chelsea's style of play having been shoehorned into a side used to a different formation. In another team I thing he'd score a shitload I'd take the swap considering Martins is knocking 40 I'm in agreement with Sima there (well apart from the swap shop part.) Mourinho blatantly didn't want Shevchenko and it's just been a case of accommodating him rather than building a team around him. If Sheva was either playing in the formation Chelsea used to play with Robben and Cole flying down either side he'd be banging them in, as I do recall when he had to play up front on his own for Meelan he was brilliant as per usual despite the different setup. If he was in a fluid team such as Arsenal, Man Yoo he'd score a hatful but the truth of the matter is, watch him play and you can see some of the runs he's making but he just quite simply isn't getting picked out and this is becoming draining on him and affecting his confidence, coupled with the fact he's getting no service at all and now is snatching at every little chance he gets to put the ball in the back of the net. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gemmill Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I'd take anything north of £15m tbh. Not that I think Chelsea are remotely interested. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 So when Jose had him arm around Martins when we played them, I wonder if ti was a "I'm gonna bid for you in the January". IF there is any truth in this and we do sell him I will go fkn balistic.!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 So when Jose had him arm around Martins when we played them, I wonder if ti was a "I'm gonna bid for you in the January". IF there is any truth in this and we do sell him I will go fkn balistic.!! :toothy12: :toothy12: :toothy12: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ridzuan Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 25m for Martins? Not a bad price either.However,I think it will be stupid of us to sell Martins to Chelsea and I think there are no truth in the rumours whatsoever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 10m plus Bridge & SWP and it's a deal. Get Darren Bent with the cash. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Nigerians First they said his age is false Then they fake an intrest from a bigger club.. whats next.. He'll be sending e-mails telling you he's got millions in the bank but needs you to get it out for him :winking: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gemmill Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 So when Jose had him arm around Martins when we played them, I wonder if ti was a "I'm gonna bid for you in the January". IF there is any truth in this and we do sell him I will go fkn balistic.!! I heard it was "Do you want to see some puppies?". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scribble Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Nigerians First they said his age is false Then they fake an intrest from a bigger club.. whats next.. He'll be sending e-mails telling you he's got millions in the bank but needs you to get it out for him :winking: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 So when Jose had him arm around Martins when we played them, I wonder if ti was a "I'm gonna bid for you in the January". IF there is any truth in this and we do sell him I will go fkn balistic.!! http://www.chrisruzin.net/images/uploads/dancing_boy.gif ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gemmill Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 So when Jose had him arm around Martins when we played them, I wonder if ti was a "I'm gonna bid for you in the January". IF there is any truth in this and we do sell him I will go fkn balistic.!! http://www.chrisruzin.net/images/uploads/dancing_boy.gif ? :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skryp2nit3 Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Bridge, Shevchenko + 5m would force my hand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Knightrider Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Shevchenko is past it, by the time he adjusts to the Premiership he'll have one good year in him, no thanks... and as if he'd ever come here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gemmill Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 HTT in "NO to Schevchenko, YES to Collins John" shocker. I suggest you pack in with these plans to be a coach RIGHT FUCKING NOW. bluebigrazz.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 HTT in "NO to Schevchenko, YES to Collins John" shocker. I suggest you pack in with these plans to be a coach RIGHT F***ING NOW. bluebigrazz.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Knightrider Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 HTT in "NO to Schevchenko, YES to Collins John" shocker. I suggest you pack in with these plans to be a coach RIGHT F***ING NOW. bluebigrazz.gif I'd take Collins John because he's young, wouldn't cost a lot and has proven himself able to score goals in the Premiership. Nowt wrong with that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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