It would take a brave man to turn down the Gunners and the prospect of Champions League football, but Oba says he is ready to knuckle down to fight England international Michael Owen and Aussie Mark Viduka for his place.
Obafemi Martins: "I am ready to fight for a place.
Martins Set To Fight With Owen For Place
"You must be doing something nice to be linked with a club like Arsenal.
"If it's true, I must say it was a good thing to have interested a club like Arsenal. But I have a club, which I am happy about. I am committed to the Newcastle cause.
"I am employed by Newcastle and I owe them my dedication and that is it."