I want to play for Arsenal - Obafemi

06.07.2008

NEWCASTLE United striker Obafemi Martins is angling for a move to Arsenal. The Nigerian international insists he is ready to move to the Emirates if the two clubs can agree a deal.

Obafemi told The Sun: “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. “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 is ready to listen to them. But if Newcastle says no then it’ll be no.”

Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger has been a long-time admirer of the Nigerian hitman but is so far stall-ing over the £15mil-lion asking price.

But the Gunners chief could make a move if Emmanuel Adebayor is sold to Barcelona. The former Inter Milan striker has a £13m buy-out clause in his contract but insists he will not ask for a transfer as he is still happy at St James’ Park.

Obafemi, on holiday in Nigeria, 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.”