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Arsenal to look elsewhere after top target opts for Milan

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Jackson MartinezArsenal will have to look elsewhere if they want to land a striker this summer after Jackson Martinez is set to join AC Milan, according to Porto’s club president.

The Gunners were hotly tipped to sign the Colombian after being heavily linked with a move to the Emirates.

However, Martinez is now close to signing for AC Milan, with Pinto da Costa confirming the deal is set to take place, but only if the Serie A club meet the striker’s £25 million release clause:

‘Jackson Martinez has chosen Milan.

‘Before going on holiday, Jackson announced he wanted to leave. The €35m clause is not up for debate and must be paid. I learned just now that Jackson has chosen Milan.

‘This is what he wants, the destination is irrelevant as far as I am concerned. I want him to be happy.’

It may come as a disappointment to some Arsenal fans to learn Martinez wants to move to Milan, but not me. Although a proven goalscorer, he is only playing in the Portuguese league, which is not highly ranked in Europe, and I don’t believe he would’ve have done well for us in the Premier League due to his poor movement and work-rate.

If Arsene Wenger wants to sign a forward this summer, then hopefully that man is Gonzalo Higuain.

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