The photo that will excite all Tottenham fans: AVB in talks with Hulk

Rumours are abound that Tottenham are preparing to gazump Chelsea in their move for Porto and Brazil striker Hulk.

There have plenty of rumours in recent weeks that Spurs were interested in Hulk and these are only likely to intensify after he was spotted at the Brazil Olympic football’s teams base, chatting with Andre Villas-Boas last night.

(Picture via @in_a_mosh on Twitter. Taken on Tuesday night at Sopwell House in St Albans.)

The current Tottenham manager was in charge of Hulk during a trophy-laden campaign at FC Porto in 2010/2011.

Spurs will have to pay big money for arguably the best named footballer on the planet with Porto having reportedly already rejected a bid from Tottenham for midfield schemer Joao Moutinho.

Porto are holding out for £38million for Hulk with Chelsea the strong favourites and Manchester City also keeping an eye on developments.

The Daily Mail claim today that Hulk is after wages of around £100,000 a week which is reportedly what Gareth Bale now earns and the sort of salary also offered by Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy to Emmanuel Adebayor.

Hulk, whose real name is Givanildo Vieira de Souza, has been a rip roaring success at Porto since being plucked from obscurity in Japan.

Under AVB, Hulk claimed 23 league goals whilst in 2011/2012 the Brazil striker notched 16 and his powerful physique and hammer of a left foot have been a feature of his performances.

Chelsea were attracted to signing Hulk as he can play on the left or right of a forward three and presumably could also fill in a similar role, as well as in the centre, at White Hart Lane as well.

A compilation of Hulk, which will have Spurs fans licking their lips in anticipation, can be seen here:

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