Porto close in on Martinez

Colombian striker Jackson Martinez is set to finalise a move to Portuguese giants Porto.



The 25-year-old is currently with Mexican outfit Jaguares and was strongly linked with Premier League Liverpool.



But now a move to Porto is close to being finalised in the coming days.



"Only small details remain, I understand they are finalising the details in the negotiations between Jaguares and Porto, but it's not a done deal yet," he told Ojogo.



"Those small details take time to resolve, but my part is done, so the most likely thing is that I join FC Porto.



"Sooner or later we will be able to say I am a Porto player, but I'm still waiting. I'm eager for this challenge.



"I hope everything works out as it would be very good to play for Porto. My idea is to get there and develop even more as a player."

Chelsea yet to agree Hulk deal

World Football understands Chelsea have yet to reach an agreement with Porto for the signing of striker Hulk.



Speculation has suggested Chelsea are on the brink of tying up the transfer of Hulk, whose contract commands a reported €100 million release clause.



It is claimed Porto could accept a fee nearer £38 million for the Brazilian, who this weekend hinted that he could be ready to leave Estadio do Dragao.



However, when asked about the reports, a source has told ESPN: "I wish that was true, but there is no deal with Chelsea."



It is also understood that Chelsea, who are said to be in the market for a forward following Didier Drogba's exit, deem Atletico Madrid forward Falcao out of their price range at present.



Atletico are seeking £45 million for the Colombia international, whose goals helped guide Atletico to Europa League glory this campaign.

Hulk edging closer to Chelsea move

Porto forward Hulk's proposed move to Chelsea is 90 per cent complete, according to The Telegraph.



The highly-rated Brazilian has been sought after by the Stamford Bridge outfit for a while, with many expecting the 25-year-old to follow former Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas to Stamford Bridge a year ago.



The move did not materialise, however, with Hulk remaining at Porto for a further year. Yet it now seems the Blues have got their man, with a £40 million fee reportedly agreed.



Hulk enjoyed another successful campaign at Porto last season, scoring 21 goals in 38 games as he helped guide the Portuguese giants to their second successive league title.



Porto were thought to be holding out for the £80m release clause in the Brazilian's contract. However, they appear to have now accepted that is an unrealistic goal and are willing to negotiate.



Should the move be completed, Chelsea's summer spending will already have neared the £80m mark having already secured £6.5m Marko Marin and with £32m Eden Hazard set to sign.