Chelsea are closing in on a deal to sign Porto striker Hulk after
reportedly agreeing a £38 million transfer fee with the Portuguese club.
Hulk's personal terms are not expected to be a problem and the Brazil international will become Roman Abramovich's second signing of the summer. The Chelsea owner has already agreed a £32 million deal to bring playmaker Eden Hazard from Lille just days ago.
The £70 million combined outlay is a clear indication of Abramovich's personal desire to rejuvenate an aging squad and capitalise on the club's status as newly crowned European champions, despite the fact he is yet to appoint a manager on a permanent basis.
Hulk will replace Didier Drogba at Stamford Bridge, although the 25-year-old has been earmarked to play in a wider role with Fernando Torres given assurances he will lead the line for Chelsea this season.
Porto had been happy to push the line about Hulk's release clause being €100 million, although the Guardian report that the figure is actually €60 million (£48m). However, the Portuguese club have been forced to accept less with Chelsea seemingly the only club willing to make a competitive offer.
Hulk has been linked with the Blues all season. His record is outstanding - 57 goals in 91 games in the past two seasons - and there is the belief that he can improve at Stamford Bridge.
GettyImages Hulk has won seven major trophies in his four years at Porto, including this season's league title
Hulk's personal terms are not expected to be a problem and the Brazil international will become Roman Abramovich's second signing of the summer. The Chelsea owner has already agreed a £32 million deal to bring playmaker Eden Hazard from Lille just days ago.
The £70 million combined outlay is a clear indication of Abramovich's personal desire to rejuvenate an aging squad and capitalise on the club's status as newly crowned European champions, despite the fact he is yet to appoint a manager on a permanent basis.
Hulk will replace Didier Drogba at Stamford Bridge, although the 25-year-old has been earmarked to play in a wider role with Fernando Torres given assurances he will lead the line for Chelsea this season.
Porto had been happy to push the line about Hulk's release clause being €100 million, although the Guardian report that the figure is actually €60 million (£48m). However, the Portuguese club have been forced to accept less with Chelsea seemingly the only club willing to make a competitive offer.
Hulk has been linked with the Blues all season. His record is outstanding - 57 goals in 91 games in the past two seasons - and there is the belief that he can improve at Stamford Bridge.
source: http://soccernet.espn.go.com
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