Arsenal
are preparing to launch a bid around £40million for Porto star striker Jackson
Martinez, according to Metro reports.
The
English media claimed strong interest for Jackson Martinez form Arsenal boss
Arsene Wenger for the summer move.
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Martinez
who has been reportedly eyeing for a Premier League move has been in link with
the north London side since last summer.
The
reports have reported several times on Martinez’s move to Arsenal in the past,
however, nothing was concluded.
Metro
who have claimed the interest again believe that Arsenal are going to launch an
offer around £40million to seal his summer move.
Arsenal
are already in short of quality strikers, Olivier Grioud who has
never proved to be consistent goal scorer could be seen on bench after Martinez arrival at
the Emirates Stadium. Meanwhile,
summer signing Danny Welbeck has also failed to produce enough goals for
the Gunners.
Martinez
is a proven goal machine, he has scored 63 goals in 82 games for the Portuguese
side since his move.
The
28-year-old has also been targeted by Manchester United and Liverpool but both of them are not taking interest seriously. Tottenham Hotspurs once showed interest in him since last summer and could reignite their interest.
Columnist: Simon Oates
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