FC Porto striker Hulk has long been linked with a move to Chelsea but the discussions were hindered when Paris St. Germain entered the bidding race with an astounding £43-million.

Chelsea have been showing an interest in FC Porto striker Hulk ever since Andre Villas-Boas came to Stamford Bridge. Villas-Boas, former Porto manager, wanted Hulk to trail him to the Blues and talks had been initiated for a possible summer transfer. However, post Christmas, Villas-Boas was let go by owner Roman Abramovich and the talks have since stalled.
Newly appointed Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo shares Villas-Boas’ enthusiasm about Hulk and continues the pursuit of signing him, indicating that Chelsea’s interest in him has not died with Villas-Boas’ time there. Chelsea had reportedly submitted a bid of around £30-million, but this move was occluded wh...