Arsenal are closing on the signing of FC Porto star Jackson Martinez, according to reports.
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Martinez has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months, and Metro reports the Gunners will seal £24.7m transfer during the summer window.
Both Liverpool and Tottenham are also believed to be interested in the Colombian international, but it seems Arsene Wenger is likely to get his man.
According to the report, Arsenal are prepared to match his £24.7m release clause to bring the star attacker to the Emirates.
Martinez has hit the back of the net 21 times for the Porto last campaign and its believed the Portuguese giants are desperate to keep hold of its key man.
However, Martinez reportedly wants to test himself in the Premier League and Porto are now resigned to losing the 28-year-old.
The goal-machine has scored 67 times in 89 league appearances since joining Porto from Mexican side Chiapas in 2012.
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