NSG Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 24 pages fretting about losing a bloke who can't even trap a ball ffs. Good point, if Arsenal come in with a 13 million bid then fair enought sell him. Apparently Martins has been seen down at Arsenal the last two days... The Mirror is saying Whinger is contemplating applying for a work permit for Vela, someone who works at the Express is saying the same. That would mean little/no likelihood of the scum trying to sign Martins. What has Vela got to do with Sunderland making a bid for Martins? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Monkey Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 24 pages fretting about losing a bloke who can't even trap a ball ffs. Good point, if Arsenal come in with a 13 million bid then fair enought sell him. Apparently Martins has been seen down at Arsenal the last two days... Liek we'd have a choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliMag Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Any update on this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 same as always, just paper talk. In training and enjoying it again today. Doesnt mean he wont be gone tmrw, but "talk of Martins being in London are wide of the mark." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UV Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 same as always, just paper talk. In training and enjoying it again today. Doesnt mean he wont be gone tmrw, but "talk of Martins being in London are wide of the mark." Not heard of body doubles... /DavB93 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins has rejected a £13m move to Arsenal and will stay in the north-east. (Daily Express) Todays gossip column Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Excellent news. Very strong set of strikers now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johnson293 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins has rejected a £13m move to Arsenal and will stay in the north-east. (Daily Express) Todays gossip column Be interesting to see if theres any offical/local confirmation of this. If Owen does stay, until January at least, then we do indeed have some very decent forward options again, injuries permitting! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Ive an ITK source, he told me that Oba was staying here in the North East but still wants to leave NUFC, he apparently wants to have talks with the Mackems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 He knocked back a move after a £13mill bid was made, does that not show dedication to the Toon?? Why people just cannot be happy he wants to stay is beyond me, next season he will be better than last and he did'nt exactlyhave a poor season last time round!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darth Toon Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Not going to get too excited until I see something official, but if true then this is excellent news. Owen, Viduka, Martins, Ameobi - best strike force we've had for a long time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 http://sport.independent.co.uk/football/premiership/article2717239.ece Wenger in £13m move for Martins By Jason Burt Published: 28 June 2007 Arsenal have identified Obafemi Martins as their main transfer target this summer and are planning to make a £13m move for the Newcastle United striker in the next few days. Martins is wanted by Arsène Wenger, the Arsenal manager, to replace Thierry Henry following his £16m departure to Barcelona this week. If he agrees to move to the Emirates Stadium, it will break Arsenal's transfer record, beating the £11m paid to Bordeaux for Sylvain Wiltord in 2000. Newcastle would be loath to lose the 22-year-old Nigerian but know that they are powerless to stop him moving because of the buyout clause in his contract. The existence of the clause, which has annoyed the Newcastle manager, Sam Allardyce, was revealed by The Independent last week, as was Arsenal's interest in the striker. That has now hardened. Newcastle have told Martins they will renegotiate his contract, even though it still has four years to run, and offer him a pay rise if he agrees to let the clause be removed. However, the former Internazionale striker, who already receives £60,000 a week, has told them he wants time to think about his future. Martins has made it known that he favours a return to Italy - with one Serie A club, thought to be Juventus, having already expressed an interest - should he decide to leave St James' Park. Allardyce, who is undertaking a major rebuilding programme at Newcastle, also accepts that there is no point in trying to keep the player if he wants to leave and realises that the money could help him to land other targets. He is already in talks with Chelsea's Geremi, having made three other signings, including the striker Mark Viduka on a free transfer from Middlesbrough. Allardyce also knows there is a chance he could lose Michael Owen, who also has a buyout clause - for £9m - in his contract and who has also interested Wenger. Arsenal's interest in Martins is intriguing, even if Wenger has never hidden his admiration for the player who, when at Internazionale, helped to destroy his side in a Champions League tie at Highbury in September 2003. He scored the third goal just before half-time in a 3-0 victory. Earlier this year Wenger also spoke glowingly about the impact that Martins - who scored 17 goals and was his side's top scorer - has made in the Premiership following his £10m move from Internazionale last summer. Last November he also made reference to Martins in his programme notes for Arsenal's home game against Newcastle. However, Martins does have a fairly chaotic personal life and made himself unavailable for Newcastle's last League game of the season, away to Watford. He was also involved in a confusing incident earlier this month while in the Nigerian capital Lagos on international duty, when a car he owned was shot at. It was claimed he was the target, but it later transpired that he was not in the vehicle. Martins has also been in dispute with his Italian agent and is now understood to have switched to the Stellar group, which is run by Jonathan Barnett. Wenger also remains keen on the Lyon winger Florent Malouda. He has been in contact with the French champions and informed them that he would follow up his interest once he had dealt with other matters, including the sale of Henry. Liverpool have dropped out of the running for Malouda and, although Chelsea are interested, neither they nor Arsenal are expected to meet Lyon's £17m valuation. Wenger has told them to reduce the fee to £12m. Chelsea are understood to have originally offered their 22-year-old French midfielder Lassana Diarra in exchange for Malouda, but are believed to be poised to submit a straight cash deal which could amount to £11.5m. However, Lyon are still holding out for more money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sittingontheball Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 I dunno the ins and outs, but Arsenal certainly don't have a reputation for big wages. Maybe they simply haven't met his personal terms. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins has rejected a £13m move to Arsenal and will stay in the north-east. (Daily Express) Todays gossip column Be interesting to see if theres any offical/local confirmation of this. If Owen does stay, until January at least, then we do indeed have some very decent forward options again, injuries permitting! Can't find anything to link us to on the Express website. Where did you see this? EDIT - just seen you refer to "The Gossip Column", not sure if you can link to that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrenchWilliam Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 He knocked back a move after a £13mill bid was made, does that not show dedication to the Toon?? Only if it's true. Which given the usual reliability of the Express, it's probably not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins has rejected a £13m move to Arsenal and will stay in the north-east. (Daily Express) Todays gossip column Be interesting to see if theres any offical/local confirmation of this. If Owen does stay, until January at least, then we do indeed have some very decent forward options again, injuries permitting! Can't find anything to link us to on the Express website. Where did you see this? EDIT - just seen you refer to "The Gossip Column", not sure if you can link to that! http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/13863/Oba-desperate-to-be-part-of-Toon-revolution Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Great news Told you lot that he told me he was staying Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Look 1 thread down he page... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Use the search button mate, its fantastic! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scribble Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Good news but reported in the Martins Arsenal thread just below. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Sorry lads. This should be the thread you should be commenting in haha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins has rejected a £13m move to Arsenal and will stay in the north-east. (Daily Express) Todays gossip column Be interesting to see if theres any offical/local confirmation of this. If Owen does stay, until January at least, then we do indeed have some very decent forward options again, injuries permitting! Can't find anything to link us to on the Express website. Where did you see this? EDIT - just seen you refer to "The Gossip Column", not sure if you can link to that! http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/13863/Oba-desperate-to-be-part-of-Toon-revolution Well found. This is good news. Even if it is never confirmed officially, it is good to read! Now, lets forget about the forwards (Owen/Martins/Viduka/Ameobi, will do me for now) and get on with getting two quality defenders for every defensive position. Five more still needed (have I mentioned that before??) REALLY Looking forward to this season !!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Invicta_Toon Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Jamies dad: my son is not a spacka Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scribble Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Good news, all that worry for nothing (Owen/Martins). Looking forward to seeing Sam add a bit more quality in the rest of the team (esp LB). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 F off Vic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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