Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger talks up Jackson Martinez transfer after waxing lyrical about the Porto forward
Arsene Wenger has sparked rumours that Arsenal may sign Jackson Martinez by waxing lyrical over the striker, and suggesting he will be the next big player to leave Porto.
Speaking to beIN Sports as part of an interview about the Portuguese giants, Wenger explained why he believes the Colombian forward is perfectly suited to English football.
"Top physical strengths," he said about Martinez. "Hugely efficient, he is the kind of player who can make room for himself in the box.
"He could play in the Premier League because he has the body to make the difference. He uses it in a very intelligent way. Very short back lift and he's a very good finisher."
With a wry smile on his face, Wenger continued:
"He's on the list of many clubs, you know that. He will be the next big transfer who will give a big smile to Pinto da Costa [Porto's owner]."