Jackson Martinez

A source close to the club is reporting the possible capture of two young South American internationals during the forthcoming transfer window, with Colombian Jackson Martinez and Honduran Johnny Palacios, brother of Wilson, supposedly in talks with the club.

According to VitalLatics, Martinez, full name Jackson Arley Martínez Valencia, was in Wigan this Monday with a view to securing a January deal worth £3.5million. If this source is to be believed, talks are at an advanced stage, with a fee for the 23 year old having already been agreed little more than two weeks ago.

Martinez, who currently plays for Medellin in the top level of the Columbian League, has four goals in four games this season and has impressed in Colombia’s South American World Cup qualifying campaign.

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