But, I think we all know, he'll be the first out of the door once a new manager (IF A NEW MANAGER) arrives before the end of the transfer window.
But Wolfsburg coach Armin Veh has the Toon striker on his shortlist of potential signings ... and there's controversy there too.
Yesterday he said he would not be pushed into a deal to sign Martins as he had all the time in the world because Edin Dzeko and Grafite are in the team.
But his patience doesn't last very long ... today he wants the deal sorting as soon as possible.
Veh: "The player is on our shortlist.
"I expect us to be on the way to clinching a signing, perhaps it will be next week when we will be able to come up with an announcement."