Report: Valencia step up Jackson Martinez interest

Valencia have reportedly stepped up their efforts to sign Porto forward Jackson Martinez.

Los Che were strongly linked with a move for the Colombian in January, but did not possess the necessary funds to complete a deal.

That has now changed, however, following Peter Lim's successful takeover of the Spanish club.

According to AS, Valencia are confident of bringing the 27-year-old to Spain, but Porto are expected to hold out for a significant transfer figure.

Martinez has scored 60 times in 91 games for Porto since arriving from Chiapas in 2012.