<!--Article Start--> <p style="text-align: justify"><a href="http://www.thehardtackle.com/category/english-premier-league/arsenal/" target="_blank"><strong>Arsenal</strong></a> target <strong>Jackson Martinez</strong> has <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jun/12/jackson-martinez-milan-fc-porto" target="_blank">decided to opt for</a> . <a href="http://www.thehardtackle.com/category/serie-a-2/ac-milan/" target="_blank"><strong>AC Milan</strong> </a>amidst interest from <strong>Arsene Wenger</strong> as <strong>FC Porto</strong> bid goodbye to the striker after his release clause was activated.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">FC Portoa s President has confirmed that the Colombian striker has decided to sign for AC Milan after the Italian side agreed to activate his release clause. Martinez has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal this summer but it seems that the striker has opted for the Italian side over Arsene Wenger. FC Portoa s President also said that the playera s a 35 million release clause was activated by AC Milan hence the club do not have a say in the transfer.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">a Jackson Martinez has chosen Milan. Before going on holiday Jackson announced he wanted to leave. The a 35m clause is not up for debate and must be paid. I learned just now that Jackson has chosen Milan. This is what he wants, the destination is irrelevant as far as I am concerned. I want him to be happy.a </p> <p style="text-align: justify">With Martinez opting for AC Milan, it will be interesting to see how Arsenal react to the situation as they continue to look in the market for an effective goal-scorer. Speaking about Martinez earlier, Wenger commented that the player had all the qualities to shine in the English Premier League.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">a He has top physical strengths. Hugely efficient, he is the kind of player who can make room for himself in the box.a </p> <p style="text-align: justify">a He could play in the Premier League because he has the body to make the difference.a </p> <!--Article End-->