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Jackson Martinez talks up 'great team' Arsenal

Jackson Martinez has responded to Thierry Henry's suggestion he would be a good fit at Arsenal by describing Henry as one of his idols and praising the Gunners "a great team."

Martinez has described Arsenal as Credit: PA

The Colombian international was speaking to Portuguese publication A Bola during the Copa America, currently being contested in Chile.

There have been widespread reports linking the 28 year-old striker with Arsenal this summer after he scored 32 goals for Porto last season.

He said:

For me, there are two players who I have always admired: Ronaldo, (fenomeno) and Thierry Henry. It leaves me very happy that he [Henry] made those comments.

Arsenal are a great team, in one of the world's best teams, and I'm waiting to find out what my future holds. I still don't know, but the day when I find out is getting closer. For now, I'm focused on the Copa America.

– Porto striker Jackson Martinez