Obafemi Martins has had his Newcastle future plunged into renewed doubt after Emile Heskey was linked with a move to Tyneside.
Toon boss Sam Allardyce wants to buy England international Heskey from Wigan and revive the hugely successful partnership with Michael Owen they have enjoyed at international level and during their time at Liverpool.
Martins is struggling to live up to expectations this season and missed a sitter after leaving the bench towards the end of yesterday's 3-1 victory over West Ham.