West Brom fail to bring Rubin Kazan's Martins back from Russian exile

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21:47 GMT, 5 July 2012

West Brom have failed in a loan move for Obafemi Martins from Rubin Kazan.

The 27-year-old Nigeria international has fallen out of favour at the Russian outfit, making just seven Europa League appearances last season.

No return: Obafemi Martins (left)

Martins moved to Russia from Wolfsburg in 2010 following his three-year stint at Newcastle.

He was loaned back to Premier League side Birmingham in 2011, hitting the winning goal in their successful Carling Cup run.