The Colombian international is reportedly on West Ham United’s radar.
Reports this morning suggest that the Hammers are considering a late move for Guangzhou Evergrande striker Jackson Martinez, according to Football.London.
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The 30-year-old made the move to China in February last year, but has scored just four times for his club following his monster €42 million switch.
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But Football.London claim that Guangzhou have run out of patience with the former Atletico Madrid man, after he fell out with team manager Luiz Felipe Scolari, and have touted his availability to some of Europe’s biggest clubs, including Chelsea and Napoli.
And West Ham are thought to be considering making a late swoop for the Colombian hitman, who came to the attention of the footballing world stage after scoring 67 goals in 90 league games for Porto between 2012 and 2015.
Jackson Martinez in action during his time with Atletico Madrid
He would be a smart acquisition for the East London outfit, with his strengths and attributes being pretty much the polar opposite to those of Andy Carroll.
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They would compliment each other perfectly, and if there is any chance of bringing him to the Olympic Stadium, the West Ham hierarchy should do everything they can to make it happen.
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