Jackson Martinez

Gunner89

Knowing the interest of Valencia in Jackson Martínez for months, FC Porto want to postpone a decision on the possible sale of the tip of the arrow head up to the reasonable. No scare the Spaniards, the SAD waiting for real progress in other European emblems, which may happen in the coming weeks by the hand of Arsenal, England. Peppino Tirri, Italian agent that collaborates with manager Luiz Henrique Pompey, assured yesterday that the Gunners, alongside Valencia, are on the tip of the arrow head.

"There are good opportunities abroad, mainly Valencia and Arsenal, who are very interested in Jackson," the businessman said yesterday, the CalcioMercato.it portal, following an issue that was confronted with the alleged greed of Rome: "In Italy had few contacts. Rome? The player pleases them, but I assure you they did not offer us any. "

The revelation goes against the most basic interests of FC Porto to sell Jackson Martinez, who is the greatest possible value. It is against this idea that the desire revealed Arsenal could well result in a negotiating duel that inflate the market value of the tip-forward and even closer to the termination clause of 40 million euros set out in your contract.

As we reported already, between FC Porto and Valencia the broad strokes of a future deal has been stitched - fixed around EUR 25 million and 7 million by objectives - but effective entry into the scene Arsenal certainly undermine the stage. Recall that, contrary to what happens sometimes with other extra targets for English clubs, Jackson Martinez meets the requirements of FA to be commonly used in your selection. Less an obstacle to block a possible deal.

http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Porto/interior.aspx?content_id=888216

Ricky1985

Think we're being used and abused by a player's agent as usual. Doubt we're even slightly interested. From what I can gather, Martinez is a quick, strong goalscorer not capable of much else.

innervisionscm

We're not interested.

Bold Tone

Ricky1985 wrote:
Think we're being used and abused by a player's agent as usual. Doubt we're even slightly interested. From what I can gather, Martinez is a quick, strong goalscorer not capable of much else.

I know nothing about him but your description fits what i want from a number 9 who i would like to stay in the opponents box and occupy the opponents defenders as much as possible.
Tired of the Adebarndoor wing play as not many can play like Henry!

Meatwad

i found that part strange too because i'm reading it (as someone who doesn't watch porto or anyone in their country) and thinking, "isn't that what we need?"

evoh

bargepole.

From porto, so hugely over priced.

playing in portugal so no real benchmark for the player.

Ricky1985

I just mean he's not the sort of centre forward Wenger will be looking to sign.

Rex

Martinez would be a significant upgrade on Giroud IMO. Athletic, strong, fast, moves well in and around the box, very good in the air, and shoots well with both feet. He is a good target man, but I'd say he is worse than Giroud in his link play. I'd take him, easily, if we can't sign Cavani, Balotelli or Benzema.

goon

He's looked incredibly limited every time I've seen him with no room to improve since he's nearly 28. For a 'pure' goal scorer his record isn't even that good.

lorddulaarsenal

Several players in the Prem I'd take before him.

Remy, Bony, Lukaku, and Welbeck

Bold Tone

What are our chances of getting those players though?
I would only have confidence in us getting Remy.

Claudius

He's a nice alternative to Giroud. Quick striker who might complement Ozil more. Having him would improve the team greatly. We have two problems at Arsenal. First, our star forward is not great. Second, we don't have reserve forwards. If we are solving the second problem, then he's still a significant upgrade for us.

flobaba

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/486141/I-want-to-join-Arsenal-Gunners-fan-Jackson-Martinez-craves-Emirates-move

MistaT

Rather him than Remy....though I imagine he would cost 2-3 times as much. Porto always fleeces teams over sales.

Claudius

Complete this move and bring in Schniederlin, Sanchez and Debuchy. All of these moves would inch us forward in their respective positions, but none would truly put us over the top. That requires something like Cavani happening, but the prices paid for Bale, Neymar and potentially Suarez make that seem like a distant fantasy to me

Klaus

I don't like this guy.

Gazza M

haven't seen much of him. general vibe i've gotten is he's a 27 old with little upside in his development, good domestic scoring record, and likely overpriced by porto. sounds more like a spurs signing tbh.