Martins: Tempted by Arsenal
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Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins has admitted he would find it hard to turn down a move to Arsenal if they attempted to sign him.
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The Nigerian has been linked with a move to the 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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banfii (Arsenal fan)
"Toonman1: We would be a selling than be Newcastle Untied. Your club cannot even be a selling club because all your players are crap. So who will want to buy them? Whats has your "Not selling" club achieved in the last 50years and thats being generous?."
FHMAG13 (Newcastle United fan)
"He isn't Arsenal's, or more importantly Wengers style of player and never will be, simple as that."
gunner04 (Arsenal fan)
"lets face it fellow gunnerswe need him ade is leaving for sure AW wont be able to pay his wages eduardo is gonna take a long time to hit form again so who do we really have? bentdner who is crap yeah he is young but has no talent martins is ten times better so i say sign him with the money we get for ade and also buy another goalie or good midfielder so that we can have rotation and players can rest otherwise we have no chance in winning anything coz we r playing in three comps fa cup epl and uefa against the likes of man u and barca we will never win without rotation."
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