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Obafemi Martins

Martins tempted by Gunners switch

4:44pm, 5 July 2008

Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins has admitted he would find it hard to turn down Arsenal if they attempted to sign him.

The Nigerian has been linked with a move to Emirates Stadium throughout the summer, and speculation over a potential transfer would increase further if Gunners striker Emmanuel Adebayor completes a switch to Barcelona.

"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," the 23-year-old told The Sun.

Ankle op to rule out Ronaldo
4:44pm, 5 July 2008
Manchester United may yet kick off next season without Cristiano Ronaldo - but the club insist it will not be because he is being sold to Real Madrid.
The Portugal winger is expected to undergo ankle surgery next week, which could rule him out for six weeks.

Confirmation of Ronaldo's operation comes after the view of a specialist backed up that of medical staff from both United and the Portuguese Football Association.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Torres reveals Anfield inspirations
4:44pm, 5 July 2008
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres believes pressure from Rafael Benitez and inspiration from Steven Gerrard have helped him to become a global superstar and European champion.
The 24-year-old topped off a season during which he scored 33 goals in his debut campaign for the Reds by firing Spain to the Euro 2008 title last weekend, and he claims manager Benitez's demand for constant improvement has driven him to ever greater heights.

"After you score 20, Benitez is at you during the next training session and stays on top of you all day, all week," Torres told Champions magazine.
Fernando Torres
Antunes happy with Celtic link
4:44pm, 5 July 2008
Roma's Vitorino Gabriel Antunes has welcomed the prospect of a move to Celtic.
His agent claimed earlier this week that the Scottish champions were interested in the left-back and - although the 21-year-old has also been linked with Bologna and Chievo - he insists he would have no qualms about quitting Italy if it meant the opportunity to play in the Champions League..

"If something happens that allows me to come to Glasgow I would be playing for a massive club in the Champions League," Antunes told the Daily Record.
Kewell ready for new chapter
4:44pm, 5 July 2008
Australia international Harry Kewell revealed Galatasaray were the pick of several clubs interested in him after signing a two-year deal with the Turkish champions on Saturday.
The 29-year-old arrived in Istanbul on Friday evening before putting pen to paper on a deal after five seasons at Liverpool.

"They're a great club," he told Sky Sports News. "They showed faith from the very start. There were other clubs out there but they were persistent and treated me very courteously."
Harry Kewell
Bolton rubbish Barton reports
4:44pm, 5 July 2008
Bolton have moved to again rubbish reports linking them with a move for disgraced midfielder Joey Barton.
The Newcastle player is currently serving a six-month prison sentence for assault and affray following an attack on a man outside a Liverpool McDonald's restaurant in December last year, and there have been stories linking him with a return to football at Bolton upon his release.

But chairman Phil Gartside stated his club will not be entering any negotiations with the 25-year-old, and a Trotters spokesperson added: "At no point has any representative of Bolton Wanderers expressed an interest in or made an enquiry about Joey Barton."
Joey Barton
Geovanni signs for Hull
4:44pm, 5 July 2008
Hull have completed the signing of Brazil international Geovanni on a free transfer, the club's official website announced on Saturday.
The 28-year-old has agreed a two-year contract with the Tigers after being released by Manchester City at the end of last season.

Assistant manager Brian Horton told BBC Radio Humberside: "He's got a very good track record so I think he'll be an excellent signing for us. We've heard a lot about him and spoken to quite a few people, but we saw him ourselves so we know the player."
Geovanni
Milne joins Iron
4:44pm, 5 July 2008
Defender Kenny Milne has joined Coca-Cola League One side Scunthorpe after leaving Falkirk at the end of his contract.
The 28-year-old has signed a two-year deal at Glanford Park after rejecting advances from a number of other interested parties.

The former Hearts, Cowdenbeath and Partick centre-half told the club's official website, www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk: "I had quite a few offers to come down to England. I've played in Scotland for a long time now and I fancied a whole new challenge."
Rounds makes Toffees switch
4:44pm, 5 July 2008
Everton have confirmed Steve Round as their new assistant manager after several days of negotiations between the Toffees and his former club Newcastle.
The 37-year-old joins up with the Merseyside club after spending one season at St James' Park and will fill the assistant manager's role under David Moyes which has been vacant since Alan Irvine became Preston boss in November.

A compensation deal is believed to have been thrashed out allowing Round to leave the north east after the Magpies had blocked previous attempts to conclude the move because they insisted he was not out of contract.
Carragher hungry for title
4:44pm, 5 July 2008
Jamie Carragher will only consider Liverpool title challengers next season if they are still in the hunt with 15 games remaining.
In recent years, Liverpool have been among the favourites to lift the Barclays Premier League crown when the season kicks off but their challenge has invariably faltered.

"People always talk about us pushing for the league, but to be honest it isn't very often that we've even challenged," Carragher told the club's official website, www.liverpoolfc.tv.
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