According to reports from The Express this afternoon, Arsenal have agreed a deal in principle to sign Porto striker Jackson Martinez.
The 28 year-old boasts an incredible haul of 92 goals in 132 appearances for the Dragons – including 32 goals this season – and has claimed three consecutive top scorer awards in the Primeira Liga.
Manchester United have been monitoring the Colombian international’s performances this season, with The Daily Mail revealing in April that Red Devils scouts watched the 6 foot 1 striker during Porto’s 3-1 win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
He’s billed as a potential replacement for Robin van Persie, who could be on his way to Serie A this summer – according to reports from Football Italia.
But according to The Express, Arsenal have now jumped ahead of their Premier League rivals in the race to sign Martinez, who dons the moniker ‘Cha-Cha-Cha’ for his grace in the final third.
They source Portuguese newspaper Jornal de Noticias, who claim a deal in principle has been agreed to bring the South American to the Emirates this summer.
That would likely require Arsenal activating his release clause, which stands at £25million.
we need 1 centre back, one central mid fielder and a striker.
Matinez is ok. He will be the right partner to Giroud. He is level headed and eager to become world aclaimmed.Thats a quality good enough for Arsenal. Pls go and get him.
we need striker that can score more goals in a game like jackson martinez.i think he with best man for afc.
We need best striker
i am arsenal fans pls Mr winga, we need better striker, better deffender for GOD sake
very good
pls mr wenger bring the guy to emirates .
arsnals need a striker,defensive midfilder and centrel defender and also we need peter cech
lets hope dis z true,tired ov being linked wit good players but de deals never materialised, jst fingers crossed …COYG
if arsenal can bring him it can be good for us rely
i luv him.we want him sir.
Sign him up
this will be good for the next season
Sign him up pls
Perfect replacement for vp,fast tall, energetic and aggressive
I think martinez is a perfect replacement for giroud.let giroud go nd give martinez enough tym to prove him self
I pray. That this news should be true oo,A good striker like Jackson Martinez u’r welcome to emirate stadium
Plse winger do d transfer early 2 avoid dis ur usual stories,vidal is a gud guy 4 urx,matinez perfect 4 urx pls sell all d flops in our squad and bring players dat will be hapi 2 lift d trophy we need d three cups next season.up gonerz
go get him…world class
we need a striker and dm
he should not get us disappointed these summer.
Am Gunner fans my boss winger we need better striker who can score two goal in match person like Martinez