Chelsea Close in On Hulk Signing

In spite of being yet to make an announcement on who will be their manager next season, Champions League winners Chelsea are already making waves in the transfer market as they attempt to lure Brazilian power forward Hulk from FC Porto. The powers that be within the Blues hierarchy see the 25 year old as an ideal replacement for the talismanic figure of Didier Drogba - who at 34 has announced that he will now leave Chelsea following the expiration of his contract.

     Hulk has notched up an impressive 21 goals for Porto this season and has a proven pedigree in European competition over the last few years – but as such will not come as a cheap option for Chelsea . With a reported release clause of 100 million Euros in place within the player’s contract, even the Blues billionaire owner Roman Abramovich would have to dig deep into his pockets to prise away Hulk from Porto. However, reports from Portugal confirm that the player is keen on a move to the Premier League – and with Champions League football now assured Chelsea would prove an attractive prospect.