Jackson Martinez , FC Porto striker , is close of signing a deal with Chelsea, accroding to British media.
Agent of the 27-year-old Colombian arrived in London for talks, and it is speculated that Porto from Roman Abramovich will get 40 million. Martinez’s desired for the two other English clubs – Liverpool and Tottenham, but this duo can not fight with the rich Chelsea.
Transfer od Martinez to Chelsea should happen in January, but Martinez would not have the right to participate in the Champions League this season for the “Blues”, who last night have won the next round, because he had already played for Porto in this year’s competition.
Martinez to Porto came in July last year, and has scored 34 goals in 40 games played.