A-League Transfer Rumours
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Wellington Phoenix are hoping to use the A-League's marquee fund to help mount a bid for former Inter Milan and Newcastle United star Obafemi Martins. The Phoenix have received the green light from Football Federation Australia to pursue Martins, who is currently contracted to Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua. It comes after Wellington's previous attempt at signing Michael Essien fell flat, but they remain firmly in the market for a big-name recruit at the right price. Former Manchester United fringe defender Ritchie De Laet has been linked with Melbourne City in a move that would reunite the Belgian with coach Warren Joyce. Capped twice by Belgium, De Laet is currently on the books of Aston Villa - whom he joined from Leicester in 2016. However a switch to City - most likely on loan - is looking increasingly likely for De Laet, whose contract expires in mid-2019.
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