Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport reported two days ago that Atletico Madrid were leading the race to sign Jackson Martinez, but fresh reports claim that the Spanish giants have now made Javier Hernandez their prime target, thereby giving Arsenal a clear run at the striker.

The Gunners have long been linked with the Colombian international, who found the back the net on twenty-eight occasions in the Primeira Liga last season, and are now given green signal to finalise the deal for the Porto striker.

The Portuguese club had seemingly embedded a release clause worth £35million onto his contract, but Arsene Wenger may well be keen to shell out the same given the amount of quality that comes with his name.

The 27-year-old is, beyond the shadow of a doubt, is an upgrade to the centre forwards that the Emirates Stadium currently boast in Olivier Giroud, Danny Welbeck and the likes as his pace and finishing could intimidate any centre-back in England, let alone Europe.

With Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez operating just behind him, he could go on to become one of the ferocious strikers that Premier League has ever witnessed.

However, Arsenal are also being linked with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who could be available at a much cheaper price than Jackson Martinez.

The Borussia Dortmund striker could offer and suit the Arsenal style more, but it still is uncertain who would go on to be presented in an Arsenal shirt.