SAM ALLARDYCE is braced for a double raid on Newcastle strike
duo Obafemi Martins and Michael Owen.
Manchester United are set to offer £4million plus Alan Smith for
Owen, while Arsenal have already lined up a £13m bid for
Martins.
The pair have buy-out clauses and Toon boss Allardyce said:
Everyone knows the clause situation Oba has. That leaves us in a
very poor position.
Is Owen right for United?
If those clauses are invoked, there is nothing we can do about
it.
I want to plan for Owen and Martins to start the season.
But at some point between now and the end of August, I might lose
those types of players. That would be a massive blow.
United are on red alert as Owen, 26, has yet to comment on
suggestions he could invoke his £9m get-out clause.
Nigerian ace Martins, 22, has a £13m buy-out agreement and
Arsenal see him as Thierry Henrys replacement.
