Martins wants new Toon deal - The Sun
OBAFEMI MARTINS has opened talks with Newcastle about a new long-term contract and told them: I will stay here as long as you want me.
Toon hero Martins, two-goal hero on the opening day of the season in the 3-1 win at Bolton, is ready to sign a six-year deal with the club to show his commitment.
The Nigerian star was bought for £10million from Inter last summer and still has four years of his present contract to run.
But he wants to scotch any future transfer talk after being linked with Arsenal and Chelsea by sorting out new terms and removing the controversial £13m buy-out clause in his current agreement.
Martins, 22, said: I love it at Newcastle under Sam Allardyce. I admit I wasnt totally happy last season and heard about Arsenal being interested.
It is nice when other teams want you but I only want to play for Newcastle now. Im looking forward to renewing my contract with the club.
There are issues and problems with the present one which need sorting out.
"We have started talking and Ive told them how much I want to stay. They know Im happy to be at Newcastle.
I will sign for five years, six years or for as long as they want me.
I never asked for the £13m buy-out to be put in my deal, it was my previous agent, so well talk about taking that out.
Im not going anywhere. Im buying a house and Newcastle is a great city. I enjoy working with the manager and every day there is something new in training.
Martins advisor Chris Nathaniel said: We have proposed some improvements to the contract and Newcastle are coming back to us with their ideas.
"They know Oba will stay as long as they want him.
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