August 26th
Sunday, 26 Aug 2007 18:02
Could Martins be on the move?
Arsenal chasing Obefami Martins, Spurs in the hunt for Blackburn's Pederson and MLS chiefs have their eye on another superstar.
It appears Arsenal may be interested in Newcastle forward Obefami Martins to bolster their frontline.
The Gunners picked up a 1-0 win over Man City yesterday thanks to a goal from midfielder Cesc Fabregas, but it is rumoured that Arsene Wenger is keen on the Nigerian to fire Arsenal into contention for the Premier League title.
According to the News of the World, a bid of £9 million has been tabled.
Tottenham Hotspur are rumoured to be looking for yet another attacking player to fill out their midfield.
Blackburn's Morten Gamst Pedersen is being tipped as the next man to be signed by Martin Jol, as he comes under pressure from the Spurs board to deliver Champions League football next season.
One of today's wilder rumours suggests Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko is wanted by bosses in the US Major League Soccer (MLS) league.
With the coming of David Beckham raising the profile of the league by massive proportions, the Sunday Mirror suggests the MLS has its eyes on yet more superstars still in their prime.