Big name striker for Phoenix?

A former Newcastle United and Inter Milan striker is firmly on the Wellington Phoenix’s radar ahead of the upcoming A-League season. Phoenix coach Mark Rudan confirmed the club are in talks with former Nigerian international Obafemi Martins in an attempt to lure him as a marquee signing. Martins had been playing for Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua but was unavailable due to injury. The club are hoping to have greater clarity on the situation today.