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Arsenal given green light to make bid for Liverpool target Jackson Martinez
ARSENAL have reportedly been given the go-ahead to make a bid for Porto striker Jackson Martinez.
Jackson Martinez player profile
The Colombia international has caught the eye of the Premier League's leading lights despite having a release clause of £29million.
The Daily Star reported a couple of months ago that Liverpool and Manchester United were considering plotting bids for his services.
But now, according to Spanish paper Sport, Porto are lining up a replacement for Martinez.
They suggest that the Portuguese outfit have set their sights on a move for Celta Vigo forward Nolito.
Arsenal are eyeing up a move for Jackson Martinez
Arsenal are set to spend big in the summer, although they have earmarked Southampton star Morgan Schneiderlin and Chelsea shot-stopper Petr Cech as their prime targets.
However, Martinez, who hit seven goals in Porto's run to the Champions League quarter-final, would give the Gunners the firepower they crave.
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