Martins: Newcastle United Deal 80 Percent Done
According to an interview Obafemi Martins gave BBC Sport today, Newcastle United have almost finalised a 10.9 mil deal with Inter Milan for him.
So far both clubs have refused to comment, and given how ‘almost done’ deals tend to fall through at the last minute, you had best not get too excited if you are a Newcastle United fan.
Having said that, Martins will be a very important signing for Newcastle -
Martins Quotes
I’m close to moving to Newcastle despite all the initial setbacks.
Eighty percent of the deal with Newcastle is completed.
Playing in the Premiership has been a long-term ambition and I am extremely delighted with the prospect of concluding that in the next couple of days.”
The question is, will Martins solve Newcastle’s problems? For all the promise Luque has shown, Roeder will have only two regular strikers AFTER Martins arrives (the other one being Ameobi). Martins (plus a defender) will help Newcastle challenge effectively for 5th and 6th place, but they need to dig in for the long haul and pray that when Owen comes back he’s good enough to play again.
Source: BBC Sport
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finaly roeders getting something done in actually signing players. The only way you get players is by making offers for them. Martins will soon be a premiership top scorer and will pair up nicely woth ameobi.
I agree with Adam. Newcastle with Martins and Ameobi pairing will be one of the best in the Premiership this season. I am looking at Newcastle beating Liverpool and Arsenal for third place realistically, that is if they can get an established central defender (Woodgate, Gallas or Huth) and a left-back (Bridge) before the transfer window closes next week.