Colombia International Reveals He Supports The Gunners - Why Arsenal Should Take The Striker's Plea More Seriously

Everywhere you turn there is a fresh rumour about a striker that Arsenal will sign this summer and it is becoming a bit of a pain to see so many linked and then turned away. Mario Balotelli was a constant feature in the press all over Europe, with many reports suggesting that the Italian was going to join the Gunners. Those particular rumours, however have died down.

Arsenal fans shouldn't fear, though, as there is always something new. The new striker to feature in the gossip column goes by the name of Jackson Martinez. The FC Porto star's future has been up in the air for a while now, but fresh reports have seen him linked with Arsenal. However, it seems as though it is the player himself that has been forcing his name into the headlines. The Express have relayed the quotes which have suggested that he would like to join Arsenal, with the forward stating that he is a fan of the Gunners.

If Jackson Martinez is hinting that he wants to join Arsenal then I hope the Gunners take his plea seriously. The 27-year-old is a very good striker and he has the statistics to support my case. He scored 29 goals in 51 games last season, which is a fantastic total. The season before that he was even better, netting 31 times in 40 games. He has proven himself to be a consistent goalscorer and a very dangerous player.

Martinez has everything a good striker needs to be a success in the Premier League. He has the upper body strength to deal with the physicality in England, but possesses great pace as well as being very powerful. The Colombian is a very skilful man and is particularly good at running with the ball. Positional awareness is also a feature of his game.

Ultimately, he is perfect for Arsenal and their system.