Obafemi Martins has snubbed a £15million move to Arsenal — because he wants to fire Newcastle back into Europe.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger suffered another blow when Toon’s in-demand striker played down interest from the Londoners — insisting he is happy on Tyneside.
Manchester United and AC Milan are also willing to spend big on the speedy 23-year-old, who has more than two years left on his £60,000-a-week deal.
Martins arrived at St James’ Park in 2006 in a £10m move from Inter Milan.
He came close to quitting under Sam Allardyce but wants to help new boss Kevin Keegan steer the Toon into a European place next season.
Martins’ advisor Chris Nathaniel said: “Several top clubs have made contact but Obafemi hasn’t indicated an interest in any of them and he has no intention of quitting the club.”
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