Seattle Sounders coach Sigi Schmid has dismissed speculation linking his Nigerian striker Obafemi Martins with a shift to Aston Villa in the January transfer window.<br /><br />Statements credited to the Super Eagles star suggested that Aston Villa and another Premier League team were interested in landing his signature but&nbsp; the MLS outfit have said that they have not been contacted by any team.<br /><br />&ldquo;The last communication I had with him was about two or three days ago, and he said that he&rsquo;s coming in [on Saturday], &rdquo; Sigi Schmid said to <i>Sounder at Heart</i>.<br /><br />Obafemi Martins, who played in England from 2006-2009 and was on loan at Birmingham City in 2011, was also linked with possible moves to Sunderland and Newcastle United in this window.<br /><br />The 31 - year - old has contractual obligations with Seattle Sounders until the end of next season.<br /><br />Photo Credit : mlssoccer.com<br />