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Updated: Aug. 23, 2006
Magpies close to completing Martins deal

Newcastle hope to complete the £10million transfer of Inter Milan striker Obafemi Martins by the end of the day.


Magpies boss Glenn Roeder is confident of landing the 21-year-old Nigerian despite reports that Portsmouth have attempted to hijack his move.


Club officials were in Italy today putting the final touches to the deal and hope to return with the player within the next 24 hours.

Roeder said: 'We have got club officials out there today in Milan trying to tie the deal up.

'I think we are virtually there with an agreement with the player, the club and agents.

'There is quite a bit of paperwork to be done today and we will be rushing around trying to get that all signed up so that hopefully, either very late tonight or first thing in the morning, we can bring Martins back with us.

'It's too early to say, `Yes, he's signed up' because officially, he has not. But we are very positive over what's going to happen by the end of play today.'

Asked about Pompey's reported intervention, he added: 'I never worry about speculation at all. I only concern myself with what we are doing.

'As far as I am concerned, as long as the paperwork goes through today, he will be our man and not only Portsmouth, but any other club, will have to look elsewhere for a striker.'

Newcastle confirmed yesterday they had agreed a fee with Inter for a player Roeder has been tracking for much of the summer.

He and chairman Freddy Shepherd have considered a series of options as they look to add firepower following the retirement of Alan Shearer and Michael Owen's serious knee injury.

Darren Bent, Jermain Defoe and Dirk Kuyt all warranted serious consideration, but Martins looks to be their man.

Shola Ameobi played as a lone striker in the 2-1 Premiership victory over Wigan on Saturday, but is struggling with hip and hamstring injuries ahead of tomorrow night's UEFA Cup qualifier against Latvian side Ventspils.

Martins' arrival - he could make his debut at Aston Villa on Sunday - would give the club a huge boost as they continue their rebuilding programme.

Roeder was giving little away on his remaining targets, which are thought to include Real Madrid midfielder Thomas Gravesen and Chelsea full-back Wayne Bridge, but he admitted Martins is unlikely to be the last new face.

[ Last edited by 瑞比 on 2006-8-23 at 07:32 PM ]

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harvey22

so how old really?? is O matin?

sorry 4got to type old juz then

[ Last edited by harvey22 on 2006-8-23 at 08:03 PM ]

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Originally posted by harvey22 at 2006-8-23 07:44 PM:
so how really?? is O matin?

yes

slwong3

so how old is Martins?

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Originally posted by slwong3 at 2006-8-24 05:54 AM:
so how old is Martins?

28歲！

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MaxFigo

Originally posted by 瑞比 at 2006-8-26 06:39 PM:

舒利亞件9號竟然咁快就比人著左....
仲要係比左e條友....