Champions League winners Chelsea are set to freshen up their
attacking options this summer and have reportedly agreed terms with Porto’s Hulk.
The Times says that the forward will earn £7 million a year
at Stamford Bridge over four seasons and is keen to
put in a transfer request to speed up the move that equates to a staggering
£135,000-a-week.
The paper says: “Chelsea are yet to agree a fee with Porto
and are thought to have set a ceiling of about £30 million for the transfer –
taking the total cost of the deal to £58 million, as well as a lucrative bonus
scheme – although Porto remain adamant they will not countenance his departure
for less than £38 million.”
Hulk has also hinted at his future being away from Porto,
telling Lancenet: “I will always continue to work hard and keep my feet on the
ground, regardless of whether I stay at Porto.
I have won many titles in the past four years at Porto,
and I think that I have a great relationship with everyone. If the time has
come to move on, I’ll do so with a good feeling. I have enjoyed a great time
here. I’m sure that they will understand the motives behind my decision to
leave.”
Chelsea
are looking to play Eden Hazard and Hulk on either side of Fernando Torres in a
4-2-3-1 formation which would also include Juan Mata.
Chelsea are also interested in
Athletico Madrid
striker Radamel Falcao who is said to be valued around £50 million. A former
team of Hulk’s at Porto and a proven goal-scorer in Portugal
and Spain.
If he is signed over the summer it will put Torres’ future back in doubt again.
Source: DSG
