Primeira Liga giants http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Martinez-c24468 in a deal reported to be worth €8 million.
The Portistas’ quest for a forward still remains to be on despite the signing of Austrian International Marc Janko.
Following the departure of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Hulk-c16436 up-front.
The Colombian hit man established himself as one of the most prolific goal poachers in Europe at Estadio do Dragao and led the club to the quadruple last term. However his head was turned by the riches at http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011.
Meanwhile his former employers have struggled to replicate their previous form and find themselves staring at a potential trophy less season. Coach http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vitor-c36281 Pereira chose to acquire Kleber as a replacement for the South American but the Brazilian has failed
to live up to his potential.
Porto were in dire need of new recruits during the winter and the tactician responded by hiring http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Twente-c39233 after flourishing in the Eredivisie.
However despite his good start to life in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984, he does not offer the same potency in attack as Falcao and surely the Dragons need someone to lead the line.
Jackson Martinez is mooted as a potential replacement for his fellow country man and with a value of €8 million he could fit well into the club’s budget as well.
The 25-year-old has been proficient in the Colombian League and has been crowned top scorer to boot. His International experience means that he will be well accustomed to the game outside the Americas and has faced quality opposition over the years.
Porto were allegedly close to signing him during the winter window, but a move broke down as negotiations came to a halt. However the Liga Sagres side are confident that they can complete the deal during the summer and with the player also keen on making
the switch, it looks like a match made in heaven.
However it remains to be seen if Jackson Martinez can match Falcao’s legacy at the helm if he does indeed become a Dragao player.
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