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Liverpool ready to launch £30m move for Arsenal target Jackson Martinez
LIVERPOOL are set to make a £30million bid for Arsenal target and Porto star Jackson Martinez in January.
Liverpool are keen to beat Arsenal to Jackson Martinez
The Colombian striker has struck 72 goals in 106 appearances for the Portuguese outfit, and is on the look-out for a new challenge.
Arsenal are understood to be interested in signing Martinez, but according to reports Liverpool are in pole position to secure his signature.
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Brendan Rodgers is in desperate need of a replacement for Luis Suarez after seeing Mario Balotelli, Rickie Lambert and Fabio Borini fail to fill the Barcelona man's boots, and is ready to offer £30m for Martinez in the winter transfer window.
However, the Premier League duo face stiff competition from Valencia and AC Milan, although Martinez is understood to prefer a move to England.