The almost certain departure of Emmanuel Adebayor has left Arsenal no choice but to seek a replacement striker. Many names have been mentioned, but the most recent is that of Obafemi Martins.
This is not the first time the Newcastle man has been linked with the Gunners. In fact Obafemi Martins has been on Arsenal's radar for almost two seasons, but he repeatedly dismissed rumors that he was moving away from Newcastle to join the Londoners.
Today we see a different story!
Obafemi Martins seems to have had a change of heart when he openly admitted that he would love to play for the Gunners. He was quoted:
“Arsenal is a big club that everyone wants to play for. I am thrilled with their interest and it will be nice to play for such a team. 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. 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.”
Obafemi's price tag is reportedly worth around 15 million, a price in which Arsene Wenger would find himself mulling over—but if Adebayor is sold to FC Barcelona, Arsene would have enough to buy two Obafemi Martins!
So once again another player is linked with the Gunners, and hopefully Arsenal will be able to put pen to paper on some of these deals.
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3 months ago
He is a fit,pacy..good overall player..who can fit into any system..he can fall back..he can play the lone man..he can strike from distance or find the wide man...Martins would fit in well at Arsenal if Adebayor goes..but maybe he's too similar to Van Persie.
from 3 months ago
The worst part about Martins is that he is inconsistent.. he can look really world class in one game and look rubbish in the next.. he also clearly has an attitude problem and the last thing we need is someone like that. I'm not a fan of Oba Martins, he is one of the more over-rated players in the EPL and we should look to spend 13 mil. pounds elsewhere.
3 months ago
I believe Martins COULD be great at Arsenal if he can maintain control of his ego while with us! Theres no comparison between Newcastle's and the Gunner's midfield, and I think he could reach his potential at the emirates!
3 months ago
I hope Oba has been miss-qouted personaly. As a Newcastle supporter I would be sorry to see him leave, but if Arsenal come calling Champions League football will be impossible for him to turn down.
Apparently Newcastle have withdrawn their new contract offer to Martins so I wouldnt be surprised if this deal goes through.
3 months ago
Oba will be a different player if he joins Arsenal.
about 1 month ago
Him and Adebayor upfront would be fantastic now that i think of it but what about Bentner and Van Persie?
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