Multiple Clubs in Martins Race

By Nick Raynor
August 7 2006

Newcastle, Chelsea, Tottenham, Portsmouth and Spanish side Valencia have all been linked with a move for Inter Milan striker, Obafemi Martins.

Inter at one point said that the pacey striker was going nowhere, but it seems the situation may now change as the Nigerian has handed a transfer request in upon the arrival of Crespo from Chelsea.

 

There looks to be stiff competition for Martins, not to mention Inter’s £17.4 million valuation of the striker given last season.

 

Figures between £7 million-£15 million are been thrown around in the media at the moment, and with most of the clubs linked with this money available, Martins is expected to receive some lucrative offers.

 

The Nigerian is contracted to Inter until 2010 and used to run the 100 meters in just 11 seconds which could terrorise Premiership defences.

 

Newcastle are on the look for a new striker as the new season quickly approaches, with Michael Owen injured and Alan Shearer retired.

 

Chelsea are also short on strikers as Crespo goes to join Inter, with Drogba and Shevchenko the only recognised strikers.

 

The 21-year old is a hot prospect in world football who has already broken onto the International scene, making 2 appearances but scoring 3 goals.

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