Where will he fit in the Arsenal squad?

Arsenal have reportedly agree a pre-contract agreement with Porto ace Jackson Martinez. Reports in Portugal have claimed a “principle agreement” has been reached for the player to sign.

The 28 year old has scored 32 goals for Porto this season but has been angling for a move away for quite some time now. He said earlier in the year that he would search for a new club and a change of scenery, having played three seasons with the Portuguese giants.

Amidst reported interest from Manchester City as well as several other high profile clubs, the Jornal di Noticias newspaper in Portugal suggests the Colombian is heading to Arsenal. The paper says nothing has been sorted out with Porto as of yet, but an agreement is reportedly close between the clubs.

This comes after a section of the club’s fans appeared to say farewell to the player, holding up a sign reading “thank you Jackson” during the club’s final match of the season yesterday against Penafiel.

Martinez’s release clause is set at £24.8million which Arsenal are expected to meet. Like the Vidal rumour, gooners will take this with a grain of salt, but assuming there is some truth to it, where will he fit in? Would he provide back up to Giroud or replace the Frenchman straight into the XI?

Martinez’s incredible record of 67 goals in 88 games lends me to believe that he would usurp Giroud from the lineup right away. The Colombian is a constant threat and consistent goal scorer, and would instantly make Arsenal title challengers again.

He is similar to Giroud with his strength and intelligent hold up play, but offers more pace and mobility. He adds a different dimension to Giroud, as he will look to run in behind the back line as well hold up the play. This essentially makes him far more dangerous.

In truth, the two can play together in a front two if need be, so Martinez would be a good addition I reckon. Wenger previously praised the player for his physical attributes and intelligence, saying “he has everything to play in the Premier League.”

What do you think gooners? Where will Jackson Martinez fit into the side?