Che enter Martins chase

Valencia are ready to rival Newcastle for the signature of Obafemi Martins.

The lightning-quick Nigerian would appear to be surplus to requirements at the Giuseppe Meazza and he has attracted admiring glances from Newcastle.

Magpies chief Glenn Roeder is determined to bring in fresh striking options this week, but he could face stiff competition from Valencia.

Reports in Spain claim Valencia have offered ‚é¼12 million for Martins and have placed a six-year contract on the table.

Che coach Quique Sanchez Flores is eager to finalise his squad strengthening and said: "We need to strengthen the team, especially in attack."

Martins is looking to leave Inter following the arrivals of Hernan Crespo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic and he could well have offers to mull over in the coming days.